Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Variation.
How to pronounce variation:
US
Variation - as a noun
An instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluctuationHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterationchangemodificationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An activity that varies from a norm or standard
Example: "Any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
varianceA repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ideamelodic thememusical themethemeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something a little different from others of the same type
Example: "An experimental version of the night fighter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
editionvariantversionAn artifact that deviates from a norm or standard
Example: "He patented a variation on the sandal"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
thingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
magnetic declinationmagnetic variationThe process of varying or being varied
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical processprocessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perturbationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mutantmutationsportHypernyms (Closely Related)
beingorganismHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard
Example: "Who is responsible for these variations in taxation?"
Example Sentences
"There is a wide variation in the color of autumn leaves."
"Genetic variation is essential for the survival of a species."
"The composer introduced a beautiful musical variation in the symphony."
"The team made some variations in their strategy for the second half."
"There is a considerable variation in the prices of these products."
Word Game Points
Is VARIATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, variation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
VARIATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is VARIATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, variation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordVARIATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is VARIATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, variation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVARIATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
