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variation n. [
fluctuation] an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
. wn #2
variation n. [
variance] an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
. wn #3
variation n. a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
. wn #4
variation n. [
version, variant, edition] something a little different from others of the same type; "an experimental version of the night fighter"; "a variant of the same word"; "an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone"; "the boy is a younger edition of his father"
. wn #5
variation n. an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard; "he patented a variation on the sandal"
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