VARIATION
Scrabble letter values: V4A1R1I1A1T1I1O1N1 = 12
Definition
- noun an instance of change. — synonyms: fluctuation
- noun an activity that varies from a norm or standard. — synonyms: variance
- noun a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished.
- noun something a little different from others of the same type. — synonyms: version, variant, edition
- noun an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard.
- noun the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north. — synonyms: magnetic_declination, magnetic_variation
- noun the process of varying or being varied.
- noun (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon).
- noun (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration. — synonyms: mutant, mutation, sport
- noun (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure. — synonyms: pas_seul
- noun the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard.
Examples
- “the rate or magnitude of change”
- “any variation in his routine was immediately reported”
- “an experimental version of the night fighter”