CEFR B2

variation

noun

Meaning

A change or slight difference in condition, amount, or form.

Examples

There was a noticeable variation in temperature between the north and south of the country.
The experiment showed significant variation in the results.

Synonyms: difference, change, alteration, modification, diversification

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variation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌver.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

A change or slight difference in condition, amount, or form.

Examples

There was a noticeable variation in temperature between the north and south of the country.
The experiment showed significant variation in the results.
We observed a slight variation in the pattern of behavior.

How to Use variation

variation in (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is changing or different. — "There is a lot of variation in quality among these brands."
variation of (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate a specific type or form of something. — "This is a new variation of the original design."

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