variation

noun
UK: /veəriˈeɪʃən/
US: /veriˈeɪʃən/

  1. A change or difference in condition, amount, or level.

    1. There is some variation in the temperature today.
    2. The variation in her mood was noticeable to everyone around her.

  2. Something that is slightly different from the usual form or type.

    1. This is a variation on a common theme.
    2. The software offers many variations of the same basic function.

  3. The act or process of changing or varying.

    1. We need to allow some variation in the schedule.
    2. There is a lot of variation in opinions on this matter.

  4. (In music) a slightly different form of a tune or song.

    1. He played a beautiful variation on the melody.
    2. The composer wrote several variations on the original theme.

Synonyms

difference change modification alteration deviation version form kind type sort

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "variation" in English means: A change or difference in condition, amount, or level., Something that is slightly different from the usual form or type., The act or process of changing or varying., (In music) a slightly different form of a tune or song..

The phonetic transcription of "variation" is /veəriˈeɪʃən/ in British English and /veriˈeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "variation": difference, change, modification, alteration, deviation, version, form, kind, type, sort.

Example usage of "variation": "There is some variation in the temperature today.". More examples on the page.