variation
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variations
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variations
Britannica Dictionary definition of VARIATION
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a change in the form, position, condition, or amount of something
— often + in
— often + in
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color/temperature variations
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extreme variations in temperature
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He repeated the story without variation. [=without changing it]
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There's been a lot of variation in the weather lately. [=the weather has changed often lately]
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We need some variation in our routine. [=we need to change/vary our routine]
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something that is similar to something else but different in some way
— often + on
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His newest book is just a slight variation on a familiar theme.
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The meal she served us was an interesting variation on a traditional turkey dinner.
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music
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a repeated version of a short piece of music with changes in its rhythm, tune, or harmony
— often + on
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variations on a theme by Haydn
