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variation noun [ vɛːrɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n ]

• a change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits.
• "regional variations in house prices"
Similar: difference, dissimilarity, disparity, inequality, contrast, discrepancy, imbalance, dissimilitude, differential, distinction, change, alteration, modification, varying, variety, variability, diversification, deviation, variance, divergence, departure, fluctuation, tolerance,
Opposite: constant, uniformity, standardization,
• a different or distinct form or version of something.
• "hurling is an Irish variation of hockey"
Similar: variant, form, alternative, alternative form, other form, different form, derived form, development, adaptation, alteration, modification, revision, revised version,
Opposite: standard form,
Origin: late Middle English (denoting variance or conflict): from Old French, or from Latin variatio(n- ), from the verb variare (see vary).


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