variation
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/ˌveriˈeɪʃn/
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/ˌveəriˈeɪʃn/
A small change in something
The weather variation caused temperature changes throughout the day.
Something that is slightly different from others of the same type
This recipe is a tasty variation of the classic dish.
A musical piece that changes a simple tune in different ways
The composer created a beautiful musical variation on the main theme.