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单词 variation
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variation ​‌‌‌

​noun
UK /ˌveərɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
Word Forms
singularvariation
pluralvariations
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    singular/uncountable the existence of differences in amount, number, level, form etc
    wide/considerable variation:

    There is considerable variation in size, method of construction, and design.

    It’s an issue around which there is a wide variation of opinion.

    variation between/among:

    There is, of course, variation between individual people and situations.

    variation in:

    Research has shown wide variation in the rate that children learn.

    Synonyms and related words
    Difference and differences
    difference
    contrast
    distinction
    1. 1a

      variations

      plural differences in amount, level etc

      These foods are not influenced by seasonal variations.

      variation in:

      The spacecraft is specially insulated against extreme variations in temperature.

      variation within:

      There are significant variations within these broad groups.

      Synonyms and related words
      Difference and differences
      difference
      contrast
      distinction
  2. 2
    countable something that is slightly different from similar things
    variation on/of:

    The dessert is a variation on a classic recipe.

    a variation on a theme (=a slightly different form of the same basic thing):

    There are several variations on this theme, all with advantages and disadvantages.

    Synonyms and related words
    Difference and differences
    difference
    contrast
    distinction
    1. 2a
      ​musica piece of music that is based on or is similar to another piece
      Synonyms and related words
      Pieces of music
      adagio
      air
      allegro

variation ​‌‌‌

​noun
US /ˌveriˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
Word Forms
singularvariation
pluralvariations
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    singular/uncountable the existence of differences in amount, number, level, form, etc.
    wide/considerable variation:

    There is considerable variation in size, method of construction, and design.

    It’s an issue around which there is a wide variation of opinion.

    variation between/among:

    There is, of course, variation between individual people and situations.

    variation in:

    Research has shown wide variation in the rate that children learn.

    Synonyms and related words
    Difference and differences
    difference
    contrast
    distinction
    1. 1a

      variations

      plural differences in amount, level, etc.

      These foods are not influenced by seasonal variations.

      variation in:

      The spacecraft is specially insulated against extreme variations in temperature.

      variation within:

      There are significant variations within these broad groups.

      Synonyms and related words
      Difference and differences
      difference
      contrast
      distinction
  2. 2
    countable something that is slightly different from similar things
    variation on/of:

    The dessert is a variation on a classic recipe.

    a variation on a theme (=a slightly different form of the same basic thing):

    There are several variations on this theme, all with advantages and disadvantages.

    Synonyms and related words
    Difference and differences
    difference
    contrast
    distinction
    1. 2a
      ​musica piece of music that is based on or is similar to another piece
      Synonyms and related words
      Pieces of music
      adagio
      air
      allegro
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