Variation
noun
A change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits.
A variation in the price of potatoes was noted in the market.
Often appears as...
- wide variation
- significant variation
noun
A different or distinct form or version of something.
He played a variation of that popular song at the concert.
Often appears as...
- many variations
- minor variation
noun
An arrangement of a piece of music for a different instrument, voice, or group, or a performance of this.
Mozart's variations on a theme by Haydn are very famous.
Often appears as...
- famous variations
- piano variations
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Technical
noun
A different or an alternate version of a genetic trait.
The color variations in roses are due to genetic differences.
Often appears as...
- genetic variation
- allele variation
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Technical
noun
A change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits.
A variation in the price of potatoes was noted in the market.
Often appears as...
- wide variation
- significant variation
noun
A different or distinct form or version of something.
He played a variation of that popular song at the concert.
Often appears as...
- many variations
- minor variation
noun
An arrangement of a piece of music for a different instrument, voice, or group, or a performance of this.
Mozart's variations on a theme by Haydn are very famous.
Often appears as...
- famous variations
- piano variations
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A different or an alternate version of a genetic trait.
The color variations in roses are due to genetic differences.
Often appears as...
- genetic variation
- allele variation
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Range of Change
Understand 'variation' indicates the extent of change within certain limits, not just any change.
The yearly variation in rainfall affects the crop yield.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
'Variation' can refer to changes that are not immediately obvious or visible.
There's a variation in the quality of these products even though they look the same.
Pro Tip 1/2Range of Change
Understand 'variation' indicates the extent of change within certain limits, not just any change.
The yearly variation in rainfall affects the crop yield.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
'Variation' can refer to changes that are not immediately obvious or visible.
There's a variation in the quality of these products even though they look the same.
Pro Tip 1/2Range of Change
Understand 'variation' indicates the extent of change within certain limits, not just any change.
The yearly variation in rainfall affects the crop yield.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
'Variation' can refer to changes that are not immediately obvious or visible.
There's a variation in the quality of these products even though they look the same.
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The history of the...
it supported his idea that weight was the deciding factor. A variation on the experiment used two tubes with one having a large bubble at the top. If Galileo's interpretation had been correct, the bigger vacuum in the second tube should have exerted more suction and lifted the mercury higher. But the level in both tubes was the same.
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Climate Change 101 with...
isn't the climate always changing what exactly is climate change why should we care well the Earth's climate has changed throughout history most of these slight changes are caused by small variations in the Earth's orbit but climate change as we know it today is characterized by an abrupt increase in the earth's
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How to spot a misleading...
can cause massive ecological disruption. This is why the second graph, which show the average temperature variation each year, is far more significant. When they're used well, graphs can help us intuitively grasp complex data. But as visual software has enabled more usage of graphs throughout all media,
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
they have much, much larger eyes and much smaller ears. So among and within bats is a huge variation in their ability to use sensory perception. Now this is going to be important for what I'm going to tell you later during the talk. Now, if the idea of bats in your belfry terrifies you,
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This Platypus Can Glow...
isn't a group that does it really any better than the birds i'd argue perhaps because of the variation you can see across the world what if i told you that actually the greens and the blues bar one species there is one exception sub-saharan african bird yeah quite splendid actually a
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What is obesity? - Mia...
Recent studies have also found a link between obesity and variations in the bacteria species that live in our digestive systems. No matter the cause, obesity is an escalating global epidemic. It substantially raises the probability of diseases, like diabetes, heart disease,
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Music as a refuge PIPE...
what musical language do you use and where are the reference points it was a journey that took me through jazz improvisation seaman variation and eventually to composition it also brought me into collaborations with many musicians from all around the world as I
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What is bipolar...
The word bipolar means two extremes. For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities - elation and depression. Although there are many variations of bipolar disorder,
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How menstruation works -...
ovulation comes at various points in the cycle, and some periods last longer than others. Menstruation even begins and ends at different times in life for different women, too. In other words, variations between periods are normal.
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Does grammar matter? -...
while descriptivists see variation and adaptation as a natural and necessary part of language. For much of history, the vast majority of language was spoken. But as people became more interconnected and writing gained importance,
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The history of the...
it supported his idea that weight was the deciding factor. A variation on the experiment used two tubes with one having a large bubble at the top. If Galileo's interpretation had been correct, the bigger vacuum in the second tube should have exerted more suction and lifted the mercury higher. But the level in both tubes was the same.
Video examples
Climate Change 101 with...
isn't the climate always changing what exactly is climate change why should we care well the Earth's climate has changed throughout history most of these slight changes are caused by small variations in the Earth's orbit but climate change as we know it today is characterized by an abrupt increase in the earth's
Video examples
How to spot a misleading...
can cause massive ecological disruption. This is why the second graph, which show the average temperature variation each year, is far more significant. When they're used well, graphs can help us intuitively grasp complex data. But as visual software has enabled more usage of graphs throughout all media,
Video examples
Emma Teeling: The secret...
they have much, much larger eyes and much smaller ears. So among and within bats is a huge variation in their ability to use sensory perception. Now this is going to be important for what I'm going to tell you later during the talk. Now, if the idea of bats in your belfry terrifies you,
Video examples
This Platypus Can Glow...
isn't a group that does it really any better than the birds i'd argue perhaps because of the variation you can see across the world what if i told you that actually the greens and the blues bar one species there is one exception sub-saharan african bird yeah quite splendid actually a
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What is obesity? - Mia...
Recent studies have also found a link between obesity and variations in the bacteria species that live in our digestive systems. No matter the cause, obesity is an escalating global epidemic. It substantially raises the probability of diseases, like diabetes, heart disease,
Video examples
Music as a refuge PIPE...
what musical language do you use and where are the reference points it was a journey that took me through jazz improvisation seaman variation and eventually to composition it also brought me into collaborations with many musicians from all around the world as I
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What is bipolar...
The word bipolar means two extremes. For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities - elation and depression. Although there are many variations of bipolar disorder,
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How menstruation works -...
ovulation comes at various points in the cycle, and some periods last longer than others. Menstruation even begins and ends at different times in life for different women, too. In other words, variations between periods are normal.
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Does grammar matter? -...
while descriptivists see variation and adaptation as a natural and necessary part of language. For much of history, the vast majority of language was spoken. But as people became more interconnected and writing gained importance,
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Jinkx Monsoon
American Entertainer
Ever since I was a kid I just thought that women had the better outfits, women had the better hair, women got to wear makeup. I just got jealous of what women got to do onstage. You dress up a man and ultimately it's just a different variation on the same kind of suit. There's a whole wide world of what women wear onstage.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Research shows that there is only half as much variation in student achievement between schools as there is among classrooms in the same school. If you want your child to get the best education possible, it is actually more important to get him assigned to a great teacher than to a great school.
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Tim Curry
British Actor
I want to establish a wide range and play all kinds of parts. It's that sort of acting career I really respect. I like to turn a sharp left from whatever I've done before because that keeps me awake. That's why I want to be an actor - I don't want to play endless variations on one character.
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
American Chef
There's no question that resting meat helps it to retain juices, though the exact degree to which it does so is up for debate. I've tested dozens of steaks over the years, and I've found significant variation.
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Raheem DeVaughn
American Musician
When it comes to beauty, women are nothing short of amazing. They come in variations of shapes, colors, and sizes. Each part of their character and personality adds an element to their beauty.
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Lewis Howes
American Author
New things get noticed. This means you can't be afraid to present something new to your market, even if it's just a variation or an addition to an already-existing product or service.
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Soham Chakraborty
The audience has changed. People want something different, they want variety. As an actor, we also seek variations in characters. That's the only way an actor matures.
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Sylvia Plath
American Poet
I want to live and feel all the shades, tones, and variations of mental and physical experience possible in my life. And I am horribly limited.
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Ian Hacking
Canadian Philosopher
Unfortunately, anti-Darwinism keeps playing minor variations on the same negative themes and adds nothing to our understanding of life.
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Erwin Schrodinger
Austrian Scientist
What we observe as material bodies and forces are nothing but shapes and variations in the structure of space.
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Jinkx Monsoon
American Entertainer
Ever since I was a kid I just thought that women had the better outfits, women had the better hair, women got to wear makeup. I just got jealous of what women got to do onstage. You dress up a man and ultimately it's just a different variation on the same kind of suit. There's a whole wide world of what women wear onstage.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Research shows that there is only half as much variation in student achievement between schools as there is among classrooms in the same school. If you want your child to get the best education possible, it is actually more important to get him assigned to a great teacher than to a great school.
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Tim Curry
British Actor
I want to establish a wide range and play all kinds of parts. It's that sort of acting career I really respect. I like to turn a sharp left from whatever I've done before because that keeps me awake. That's why I want to be an actor - I don't want to play endless variations on one character.
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
American Chef
There's no question that resting meat helps it to retain juices, though the exact degree to which it does so is up for debate. I've tested dozens of steaks over the years, and I've found significant variation.
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Raheem DeVaughn
American Musician
When it comes to beauty, women are nothing short of amazing. They come in variations of shapes, colors, and sizes. Each part of their character and personality adds an element to their beauty.
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Lewis Howes
American Author
New things get noticed. This means you can't be afraid to present something new to your market, even if it's just a variation or an addition to an already-existing product or service.
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Soham Chakraborty
The audience has changed. People want something different, they want variety. As an actor, we also seek variations in characters. That's the only way an actor matures.
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Sylvia Plath
American Poet
I want to live and feel all the shades, tones, and variations of mental and physical experience possible in my life. And I am horribly limited.
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Ian Hacking
Canadian Philosopher
Unfortunately, anti-Darwinism keeps playing minor variations on the same negative themes and adds nothing to our understanding of life.
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Erwin Schrodinger
Austrian Scientist
What we observe as material bodies and forces are nothing but shapes and variations in the structure of space.
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