Variation

/vˌe‍əɹɪˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃən/

Variation

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

an activity that varies from a norm or standard

synonyms : variance

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

an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard

something a little different from others of the same type

synonyms : edition

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

(ballet) a solo dance or dance figure

synonyms : pas seul

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

synonyms : mutant

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

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

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

Examples

1. But generally markets create variation.

2. Mutations cause variation.

3. Try variations!

4. Second bar is variation.