variation

noun

1. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

   noun.event

   Synonyms fluctuation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. an activity that varies from a norm or standard

   noun.act

   Examples

   Any variation in his routine was immediately reported.

   Synonyms variance

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished

   noun.communication

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. something a little different from others of the same type

   noun.cognition

   Examples

   An emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone.

   Synonyms edition variant version

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard

   noun.artifact

   Examples

   He patented a variation on the sandal.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north

   noun.shape

   Synonyms magnetic declination magnetic variation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. the process of varying or being varied

   noun.process

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)

   noun.phenomenon

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

   noun.person

   Synonyms mutant mutation sport

   Source: WordNet 3.0

10. (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure

    noun.act

    Synonyms pas seul

    Source: WordNet 3.0

11. the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard

    noun.act

    Examples

    Who is responsible for these variations in taxation?

    Source: WordNet 3.0

12. The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing; modification; alternation; mutation; diversity; deviation; as, a <i>variation</i> of color in different lights; a <i>variation</i> in size; <i>variation</i> of language.

    noun

    Source: webster1913