VARIATION

Definition

1. noun an instance of change. — synonyms: fluctuation
2. noun an activity that varies from a norm or standard. — synonyms: variance
3. noun a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished.
4. noun something a little different from others of the same type. — synonyms: version, variant, edition
5. noun an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard.
6. noun the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north. — synonyms: magnetic_declination, magnetic_variation
7. noun the process of varying or being varied.
8. noun (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon).
9. noun (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration. — synonyms: mutant, mutation, sport
10. noun (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure. — synonyms: pas_seul
11. noun the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard.