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Plural
variations
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a slight change in level, amount, magnitude, etc. of something
- There is a small variation in temperature between day and night.
- The experiment showed a slight variation in the results.
- His accent had a subtle variation from the local dialect.
- The doctor noticed a variation in the patient’s heartbeat.
- Each version of the software has a minor variation.
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an activity that varies from a norm or standard
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a version of a musical theme with alterations in rhythm, tempo, melody, etc. in a way that the original theme is recognizable
A variation is a version of a musical theme or melody that has been modified in some way. While the core theme remains recognizable, the variation includes changes such as alterations to melody, harmony, rhythm, or texture. Variations add interest and complexity to the music by presenting the theme in different ways while retaining its essential character.
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an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard
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a slight or noticeable change or alteration from the normal or standard state of something
- There is a variation in the temperature from day to night.
- The artist's style shows variation across different periods of their career.
- Some variation in the data is expected due to sampling errors.
- There was a noticeable variation in the prices between the two stores.
- This variation in the diet affects how animals adapt to their environment.
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(ballet) a solo dance or dance figure
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(astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
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the act or process of showing a difference in amount, level, etc.
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the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north
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