Pronunciation

/vəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act or process of changing or altering something to produce a different form, result, or version.
2. A variant or different form of a word, phrase, or idea.
3. A variety or diversity within a group or system.

Verb

1. To change or modify (a form, design, or system) to create a new version or adaptation.
2. To take on a different form or appearance.

Adjective

1. Characterized by diversity or change.
2. Offering alternative versions or forms.

Phrases

• “Variation in color”
• “A variation in climate”
• “Variations in pronunciation”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The artist experimented with different color variations in her paintings.”
• Verb: “The software developer introduced variations to the code to improve its efficiency.”
• Adjective: “The species exhibits a remarkable variation in size and behavior.”

Synonyms

• Alteration
• Divergence
• Deviation
• Difference
• Adaptation
• Variant
• Modification
• Diversity
• Change

Antonyms

• Consistency
• Uniformity
• Stability
• sameness
• Standardization