Pronunciation: /vɛəriˈeɪʃən/
noun a change or difference in condition, amount, or level
A1 There is a variation in the color of the flowers.
A2 The recipe allows for some variation in the amount of sugar.
B1 Genetic variation is important for the survival of a species.
B2 There is a wide variation in the prices of houses in this neighborhood.
C1 The artist's work shows a great variation in style and technique.
C2 The study of linguistic variation can provide insights into cultural differences.
adjective relating to or characterized by change or difference
A1 There is a variation in the colors of the flowers.
A2 The chef prepared a dish with a variation of spices.
B1 The company offers a variation of products to cater to different customer needs.
B2 The experiment showed a significant variation in results depending on the conditions.
C1 The artist's work demonstrates a wide variation in styles and techniques.
C2 The research paper explores the genetic variation within the population.
formal The study focused on analyzing the genetic variation within the population.
informal There's a lot of variation in the prices at different stores.
slang I love the variation in music genres on this playlist.
figurative The artist's work shows a great variation in style and technique.
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