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va·ri·e·ty V0030600 (və-rī′ĭ-tē)n. pl. va·ri·e·ties 1. The quality or condition of being various or varied; diversity: We need to add some variety to the program.2. A number or collection of varied things, especially of a particular group; an assortment: brought home a variety of snacks.3. a. Something that is distinguished from others of the same kind by a specific characteristic or set of characteristics: varieties of minerals; varieties of socialism.b. A form of a language that is used by a specific social group and differs from forms used by other social groups: regional varieties of English.c. Biology A taxonomic subdivision of a species or subspecies consisting of a group of naturally occurring or selectively bred individuals that differ from other individuals of the species in certain minor characteristics.4. A variety show.
[French variété, from Old French, from Latin varietās, varietāt-, from varius, various.]variety (vəˈraɪɪtɪ) n, pl -ties1. the quality or condition of being diversified or various2. a collection of unlike things, esp of the same general group; assortment3. a different form or kind within a general category; sort: varieties of behaviour. 4. (Biology) a. taxonomy a race whose distinct characters are insufficient to justify classification as a separate species; a subspeciesb. horticulture stockbreeding a strain of animal or plant produced by artificial breeding5. (Theatre) a. entertainment consisting of a series of short unrelated performances or acts, such as comedy turns, songs, dances, sketches, etcb. (as modifier): a variety show. [C16: from Latin varietās, from various]va•ri•e•ty (vəˈraɪ ɪ ti)
n., pl. -ties. 1. the state of being diversified: to give variety to one's diet. 2. difference; discrepancy. 3. a number of different types of things, esp. ones in the same general category: a large variety of fruits. 4. a kind or sort. 5. a different form or phase of something: varieties of experience. 6. a category within a species, based on some hereditary difference. 7. a type of animal or plant produced by artificial selection. 8. a. Also called vari′ety show`. an entertainment consisting of a series of brief performances, as of singing, dancing, and comedy. b. vaudeville (def. 1). c. music hall (def. 3). [1525–35; < Latin varietās=vari(us) various + -etās, variant of -itās -ity] usage: As a collective noun, variety, when preceded by a, is often treated as a plural: A variety of inexpensive goods are sold here. When preceded by the, it is usu. treated as a singular: The variety of products is small. See also collective noun, number. Variety a number or collection of different things. See also miscellany.Examples: variety of discourse, 1757; of goods, 1708; of movements, 1851; of pleasant orchards and gardens, 1680; of pleasures, 1553; of prospects, 1718; of readers, 1623; of simpler scenes, 1798; of temporary blessings, 1623; of vices, 1891.variety1. 'a variety of'If there are a variety of things or people, there are several different kinds of them. West Hampstead has a variety of good shops and supermarkets.These were not easy aims to achieve, for a variety of reasons.After a variety of you use a plural form of a verb. A variety of treatment methods exist.If you want to emphasize how many different kinds of people or things there are, you can use great or wide in front of variety. A great variety of animals survive there.The college library had a wide variety of books.2. used as a count nounYou can refer to a type of plant or animal as a variety of that plant or animal. The courgettes were from Spain, as was one variety of lettuce.There are numerous varieties of fish to choose from.After varieties of you can use either the plural or singular form of a noun. The singular form is more formal. Dozens of varieties of roses are carefully cultivated.There are many varieties of water turbine on the market.After variety of you use a singular form. Each variety of tree has its own name.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  variety - a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"assortment, miscellanea, miscellany, mixed bag, motley, potpourri, salmagundi, smorgasbord, mixtureaggregation, collection, accumulation, assemblage - several things grouped together or considered as a wholegrab bag - an assortment of miscellaneous itemswitches' brew, witches' broth, witch's brew - a fearsome mixture; "a witches' brew of gangsters and terrorists"; "mixing dope and alcohol creates a witches' brew"range - a variety of different things or activities; "he answered a range of questions"; "he was impressed by the range and diversity of the collection"selection - an assortment of things from which a choice can be made; "the store carried a large selection of shoes"farrago, gallimaufry, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, melange, mingle-mangle, mishmash, oddments, odds and ends, omnium-gatherum, ragbag - a motley assortment of thingsalphabet soup - a confusing assortment; "Roosevelt created an alphabet soup of federal agencies"sampler - an assortment of various samples; "a candy sampler"; "a sampler of French poets" | | 2. |  variety - noticeable heterogeneity; "a diversity of possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is amazing"diverseness, diversity, multifariousnessheterogeneity, heterogeneousness - the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kindbiodiversity - the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole); "a high level of biodiversity is desirable" | | 3. | variety - (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics; "varieties are frequently recognized in botany"biological science, biology - the science that studies living organismstaxon, taxonomic category, taxonomic group - animal or plant group having natural relationsbreed, strain, stock - a special variety of domesticated animals within a species; "he experimented on a particular breed of white rats"; "he created a new strain of sheep"species - (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreedcultivar - a variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation | | 4. |  variety - a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performancesvariety showshow - a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway"minstrel show - a variety show in which the performers are made up in blackfacerevue, review - a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comediansvaudeville, music hall - a variety show with songs and comic acts etc. | | 5. |  variety - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"kind, sort, formcategory - a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual schemedescription - sort or variety; "every description of book was there"type - a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"antitype - an opposite or contrasting typeart form - (architecture) a form of artistic expression (such as writing or painting or architecture)style - a particular kind (as to appearance); "this style of shoe is in demand"flavour, flavor - (physics) the six kinds of quarkscolour, color - (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction; "each flavor of quarks comes in three colors"species - a specific kind of something; "a species of molecule"; "a species of villainy"genus - a general kind of something; "ignore the genus communism"make, brand - a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?"genre - a kind of literary or artistic workilk, like - a kind of person; "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk"manner - a kind; "what manner of man are you?"model - a type of product; "his car was an old model"stripe - a kind or category; "businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal"like, the like, the likes of - a similar kind; "dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here" | | 6. |  variety - a difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"changedifference - the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock" |
varietynoun1. diversity, change, variation, difference, diversification, heterogeneity, many-sidedness, multifariousness people who like variety in their lives and enjoy trying new things
diversity similarity, uniformity, monotony, homogeneity, similitude, invariability2. range, selection, assortment, mix, collection, line-up, mixture, array, cross section, medley, multiplicity, mixed bag (informal), miscellany, motley collection, intermixture a store selling a wide variety of goods3. type, sort, kind, make, order, class, brand, species, breed, strain, category She grows 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses.Quotations
"Variety's the very spice of life,"
"That gives all its flavour" [William Cowper The Task]Proverbs
"Different strokes for different folks"varietynoun1. The quality of being made of many different elements, forms, kinds, or individuals:diverseness, diversification, diversity, heterogeneity, heterogeneousness, miscellaneousness, multifariousness, multiformity, multiplicity, variegation, variousness.Biology: polymorphism.2. A collection of various things:assortment, conglomeration, gallimaufry, hodgepodge, jumble, medley, mélange, miscellany, mishmash, mixed bag, mixture, olio, patchwork, potpourri, salmagundi.Slang: grab bag.3. A class that is defined by the common attribute or attributes possessed by all its members:breed, cast, description, feather, ilk, kind, lot, manner, mold, nature, order, sort, species, stamp, stripe, type.Informal: persuasion.4. One that is slightly different from others of the same kind or designation:variant, variation, version.Translationsvariety (vəˈraiəti) – plural vaˈrieties – noun1. the quality of being of many different kinds or of being varied. There's a great deal of variety in this job. 多樣化 多样化2. a mixed collection or range. The children got a variety of toys on their birthdays. 多種，各式各樣 各种3. a sort or kind. They grow fourteen different varieties of rose. 種類 种类4. a type of mixed theatrical entertainment including dances, songs, short sketches etc. I much prefer operas to variety; (also adjective) a variety show. 聯合演出，綜藝節目 联合演出variety
common or garden varietyA standard, unexceptional, or commonly found kind (of thing). Primarily heard in UK. That's just your common or garden variety house spider; there's no need to be concerned about its bite.See also: common, garden, varietygarden varietyA standard, unexceptional, or commonly found kind (of thing). That's just your garden variety house spider; there's no need to be concerned about its bite.See also: garden, varietyvariety is the spice of lifeHaving many different experiences is what makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, or worthwhile. I think everyone should travel the world. Variety is the spice of life, after all! You should really start trying new foods instead of eating the same thing all the time. Variety is the spice of life.See also: life, of, spice, varietyvariety shopA shop that sells a myriad of different items, especially those that are relatively inexpensive. I used to love weird little variety shops like this when I was a kid—there was always something interesting I could find.See also: shop, varietyvariety storeA shop that sells a myriad of different items, especially those that are relatively inexpensive. I used to love weird little variety stores like this when I was a kid—there was always something interesting I could find.See also: store, varietyHeinz 57 (variety)1. A phrase used to describe anything that is made up of a mixture of things. The phrase refers to an advertising slogan for the H.J. Heinz Company's 57 varieties of pickles. This stew is definitely Heinz 57 variety—there's a lot of different things thrown into it.2. A mixed-breed dog. I have no idea what breed Sparky is—he seems to be Heinz 57.See also: 57, HeinzVariety is the spice of life.Prov. Cliché You should try many different kinds of experiences, because trying different things keeps life interesting. I know we usually spend our summer vacation camping out, but I think we should try something different this year. Variety is the spice of life.See also: life, of, spice, varietygarden varietyOrdinary, common, as in I don't want anything special in a VCR-the garden variety will do. This term alludes to a common plant as opposed to a specially bred hybrid. [Colloquial; 1920] See also: garden, varietyvariety is the spice of lifeDiversity makes life interesting, as in Jim dates a different girl every week-variety is the spice of life, he claims. This phrase comes from William Cowper's poem, "The Task" (1785): "Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor." See also: life, of, spice, varietyvariety storeA retail shop that carries a large selection of usually inexpensive merchandise, as in What this town needs is a good variety store. [Second half of 1700s] See also: store, varietycommon-or-garden BRITISH or garden-variety AMERICANCOMMON You use common-or-garden to describe something of a very ordinary kind and with no special features. These are designer rain boots — not your common-or-garden wellies. He's just a common-or-garden petty criminal. The experiment itself is garden-variety science that normally would attract little public attention. Note: These expressions were originally used to describe the most ordinary variety of a species of plant. variety is the spice of life People say that variety is the spice of life, to mean that doing and seeing a lot of different things makes life more enjoyable and interesting. Families have discovered that variety is the spice of life and are switching to adventurous meals like curries, tacos and Chinese food. It is important to vary the training program so that boredom is avoided. Exercise should be fun and variety is the spice of life.See also: life, of, spice, varietyvariety is the spice of life new and exciting experiences make life more interesting. This proverbial expression comes from William Cowper 's poem ‘The Task’ ( 1785 ): ‘Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour’.See also: life, of, spice, varietyvariety is the spice of ˈlife (saying) a variety of different activities, interests, places or people in your life makes it more enjoyable: We never go on holiday to the same place twice. It’s good to see different things, and you know what they say — variety is the spice of life.See also: life, of, spice, varietyHeinz 57 (variety) (hɑɪnz...)1. n. a mongrel breed of dog. (From the trade name of a condiment company.) We have one pedigreed dog and one Heinz 57 variety. 2. n. any mixture or mixed variety; any composition variable or undetermined parts. Our old house was sort of Heinz 57. A little bit of a lot of styles. See also: 57, Heinz, varietyvariety is the spice of lifeDiversity keeps life interesting. This phrase comes from William Cowper’s poem “The Task” (1785): “Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.” It became so well known that numerous writers punned on it: for example, “Variety is the spice of love” (Helen Rowland, Sayings of Mrs. Solomon, 1913), and “Variety is the vice of wives” (Phyllis McGinley, Much Ado about Nothing, 1940).See also: life, of, spice, varietyVariety
variety1. a. Taxonomy a race whose distinct characters are insufficient to justify classification as a separate species; a subspecies b. Horticulture stockbreeding a strain of animal or plant produced by artificial breeding 2. a. entertainment consisting of a series of short unrelated performances or acts, such as comedy turns, songs, dances, sketches, etc. b. (as modifier): a variety show VarietyThe state or quality of having varied or diverse forms, types, or characteristics.  Variety in zoological systemization, the aggregate of the individuals of one species that are distinguished by one or several signs (usually morphological) from the other individuals of the same species. Earlier, the term “variety” was applied to every subdivision within a species connected with mutability, starting with mutation and age-related coloring changes and going up to geographical variations. Such an indefinite understanding makes the use of the term undesirable. In accord with the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, varieties described in 1961 or thereafter are looked upon only as infrasubspecies categories. Varieties described before 1961 are looked upon by the Codex either as subspecies or as infrasubspecies categories. I. M. KERZHNER
Variety in botanical nomenclature, a group of individuals or a population that differs from typical individuals of a species in secondary, weakly inherited characters (degree of hairiness, growth characteristics, color) and has no distinct area of distribution. A variety is a taxonomic category ranking lower than a subspecies and higher than a form. The appearance of varieties is due to the distribution of a species in various ecological conditions. Juniperus turkestanica has a high-altitude low-growing variety, var. fruticosa. Modern taxonomists usually avoid the designation of variety because of its indefiniteness.
Variety in plant growing, a group of related plants developed by means of selection and possessing definite, genetically transmissible morphological, physiological, and economic characters and properties; the lowest taxonomic unit of cultivated plants. Plant varieties are divided into local and selected varieties. The former are the product of folk selection, mainly mass selection. They are well adapted to conditions of growth, possess many economically beneficial characters, and often serve as initial material in selective breeding. Selected varieties, which are developed by special methods at research institutions, include three distinct types, each distinguished by certain biological characteristics and by origin. One type, obtained by means of individual selection, consists of the offspring of a single self-pollinating plant, which are marked by a uniformity of all characters. The second type of selected variety consists of a homogeneous aggregate of plants, usually cross-pollinated, which may belong to different cultivated variants but have one or more common characters. The third type consists of cloned varieties, that is, selected offspring from a single plant that is propagated vegetatively, for example, by cutting, division, or grafting. Cloned varieties are the most homogeneous of the three types, often appearing in the form of chimeras. Hybrids are developed by crossing varieties or self-pollinated lines, as well as by crossing varieties with lines. As a result of heterosis, they are distinguished by increased yield in the first generation. Closely related varieties that have similar economic and biological characters are united in groups to facilitate their study and inventory. One of the most effective means of increasing crop yields and improving product quality is the use of the best varieties. Under production conditions, varieties deteriorate and need renovation. Old plant varieties are periodically replaced by new ones that provide larger yields and better products. In the USSR all varieties undergo state varietal testing—a special competition during which varieties best suited to production conditions are selected. The reproduction of varieties is conducted at various seed-growing enterprises. The identification of plant varieties is determined by varietal control. REFERENCESSee references under SELECTIVE BREEDING.IU. L. GUZHOV variety[və′rī·əd·ē] (systems engineering) The logarithm (usually to base 2) of the number of discriminations that an observer or a sensing system can make relative to a system. (systematics) A taxonomic group or category inferior in rank to a subspecies. variety
variety [vah-ri´ĕ-te] a taxonomic subcategory of a species.variety (və-rī′ĭ-tē)n. pl. varie·ties variety a group of organisms that differs in some way from other groups of the same species. Botanically this is often below the level of subspecies, but in zoology the term is often synonymous with subspecies or race. However, it is also often used for a morphological variant, for example forms displaying MELANISM.variety
VarietyOne of two or more types of the same line of coin. For example, all the pennies made in one year may include a line of 100 with a double die. A variety may affect the value of the coin.variety the number of products sold by a firm as part of its PRODUCT RANGE. A firm may make many different products and many variants of each product in order to appeal to most market segments and maximize its potential sales. However, the providing of variety can be expensive if this is associated with short production runs, high stockholding costs, complex production scheduling and high marketing costs. Consequently, firms may aim to eliminate unnecessary variety in products or components by means of variety-reduction programmes and STANDARDIZATION of components.variety the number of products sold by a firm as part of its product range. A firm may make many different products and many variants of each product in order to appeal to most MARKET SEGMENTS and maximize its potential sales. Providing variety can be expensive, however, as short production runs increase unit production costs and the promotion of a large number of brands increases marketing costs. Thus, as part of their PRODUCT DIFFERENTIATION policies, firms often need to ‘trade off variety and STANDARDIZATION considerations.AcronymsSeevariantvariety
Synonyms for varietynoun diversitySynonyms- diversity
- change
- variation
- difference
- diversification
- heterogeneity
- many-sidedness
- multifariousness
Antonyms- similarity
- uniformity
- monotony
- homogeneity
- similitude
- invariability
noun rangeSynonyms- range
- selection
- assortment
- mix
- collection
- line-up
- mixture
- array
- cross section
- medley
- multiplicity
- mixed bag
- miscellany
- motley collection
- intermixture
noun typeSynonyms- type
- sort
- kind
- make
- order
- class
- brand
- species
- breed
- strain
- category
Synonyms for varietynoun the quality of being made of many different elements, forms, kinds, or individualsSynonyms- diverseness
- diversification
- diversity
- heterogeneity
- heterogeneousness
- miscellaneousness
- multifariousness
- multiformity
- multiplicity
- variegation
- variousness
- polymorphism
noun a collection of various thingsSynonyms- assortment
- conglomeration
- gallimaufry
- hodgepodge
- jumble
- medley
- mélange
- miscellany
- mishmash
- mixed bag
- mixture
- olio
- patchwork
- potpourri
- salmagundi
- grab bag
noun a class that is defined by the common attribute or attributes possessed by all its membersSynonyms- breed
- cast
- description
- feather
- ilk
- kind
- lot
- manner
- mold
- nature
- order
- sort
- species
- stamp
- stripe
- type
- persuasion
noun one that is slightly different from others of the same kind or designationSynonymsSynonyms for varietynoun a collection containing a variety of sorts of thingsSynonyms- assortment
- miscellanea
- miscellany
- mixed bag
- motley
- potpourri
- salmagundi
- smorgasbord
- mixture
Related Words- aggregation
- collection
- accumulation
- assemblage
- grab bag
- witches' brew
- witches' broth
- witch's brew
- range
- selection
- farrago
- gallimaufry
- hodgepodge
- hotchpotch
- melange
- mingle-mangle
- mishmash
- oddments
- odds and ends
- omnium-gatherum
- ragbag
- alphabet soup
- sampler
noun noticeable heterogeneitySynonyms- diverseness
- diversity
- multifariousness
Related Words- heterogeneity
- heterogeneousness
- biodiversity
noun (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristicsRelated Words- biological science
- biology
- taxon
- taxonomic category
- taxonomic group
- breed
- strain
- stock
- species
- cultivar
noun a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performancesSynonymsRelated Words- show
- minstrel show
- revue
- review
- vaudeville
- music hall
noun a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or qualitySynonymsRelated Words- category
- description
- type
- antitype
- art form
- style
- flavour
- flavor
- colour
- color
- species
- genus
- make
- brand
- genre
- ilk
- like
- manner
- model
- stripe
- the like
- the likes of
noun a difference that is usually pleasantSynonymsRelated Words |