variation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A change or difference in amount, level, or form.

   There is little variation in temperature throughout the year here.

2. 2
   noun

   Something that is slightly different from the usual or original version.

   This recipe is a tasty variation on the classic apple pie.

From Middle French variation, from Old French variacion, from Latin variātiō, from vary + -ation.

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