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variations

Pronunciation: [ˌvɛr.iˈeɪ.ʃənz]

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Learn how to use variations in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(noun) variations are differences or changes in something. When you have different kinds or forms of the same thing, those are called variations.

Example

There are many variations of the song, each with a unique style.

Example

There are no variations in this recipe; it has to be made exactly the same way every time.

Example

What are some variations of this fruit that we can try?

Context: “art and music”

(noun) variations can refer to different forms or adaptations of a piece of art or music. It's like when a musician plays a melody in different ways to make it interesting.

Example

The composer created several variations on that original theme, each one more beautiful than the last.

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The painting has no variations; it looks exactly the same as the original.

Example

How many variations does the composer include in the symphony?

Context: “math and science”

(noun) in math or science, variations can mean changes in values or conditions. It's like when you change one thing in an experiment and see what happens.

Example

The scientist observed several variations in the results after altering the temperature.

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There were no variations noted in the experiment's outcomes.

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What variations did you notice in the data during the experiment?

How to pronounce variations

Pronunciation: [ˌvɛr.iˈeɪ.ʃənz]

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