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Variation

Veh-ree-AY-shuhn

/ˌvɛriːˈeɪʃʌn/

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variation

Dictionary meaning

An activity that varies from a norm or standard.

Examples

  • Any variation in their routine was immediately reported.
  • Who is responsible for these variations in taxation?

Synonyms: variance

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