Dictionary Check: variation

"variation" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

noun

an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

Synonyms:
noun

an activity that varies from a norm or standard

Example: "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
Synonyms:
noun

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

noun

something a little different from others of the same type

Example: "an experimental version of the night fighter"
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noun

an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard

Example: "he patented a variation on the sandal"
noun

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

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