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."

Synonyms of variation

Words with a similar meaning to variation:

• difference
• change
• alteration
• modification
• diversification

Antonyms of variation

Words with the opposite meaning to variation:

• uniformity
• sameness
• consistency

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