variation
va
ˌvɛ
ve
ria
ˈrieɪ
riei
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/vˌe‍əɹɪˈe‍ɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "variation"in English

Variation
01

a slight change in level, amount, magnitude, etc. of something

example
Examples
There is a small variation in temperature between day and night.
The experiment showed a slight variation in the results.
02

an activity that varies from a norm or standard

03

a version of a musical theme with alterations in rhythm, tempo, melody, etc. in a way that the original theme is recognizable

What is a "variation"?

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.

04

an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard

05

something a little different from others of the same type

06

a slight or noticeable change or alteration from the normal or standard state of something

example
Examples
There is a variation in the temperature from day to night.
The artist 's style shows variation across different periods of their career.
07

(ballet) a solo dance or dance figure

08

(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

09

(astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)

10

the act or process of showing a difference in amount, level, etc.

11

the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north

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