Variation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Variation ( noun )

1. A slight difference in or change of form, appearance, or character.
2. A different version or form of something.

Origin:

Early 16th century: from latin variatio(n-), from variare "to vary".

Examples:

1. There's a small variation in color between these two samples.
2. The song has been performed with variations in tempo and dynamics.
3. The novel tells the same story from the perspective of different characters, providing variations on the theme.
4. The climate in this region experiences variations in temperature and precipitation.
5. The variation in the gene is responsible for the disease.

(As a verb)

Variation ( verb )

1. A slight difference in or change of form, appearance, or character.
2. A different version or form of something.

Origin:

Early 16th century: from latin variatio(n-), from variare "to vary".

Examples:

1. There's a small variation in color between these two samples.
2. The song has been performed with variations in tempo and dynamics.
3. The novel tells the same story from the perspective of different characters, providing variations on the theme.
4. The climate in this region experiences variations in temperature and precipitation.
5. The variation in the gene is responsible for the disease.