C2 noun ニュートラル

variation

/ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation refers to a change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits. In academic contexts, it specifically describes the extent to which things differ or the distinct forms that something can take within a set or system.

例文

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1

There is a slight variation in the taste of the wine depending on the year of harvest.

There is a slight variation in the taste of the wine depending on the year of harvest.

2

The report highlights a significant variation in the quality of education across different districts.

The report highlights a significant variation in the quality of education across different districts.

3

I noticed a few variations of the same joke on several social media platforms.

I noticed a few variations of the same joke on several social media platforms.

語族

名詞
variation
Verb
vary
副詞
variably
形容詞
varied
関連
variance
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'V' in variation like a fork in the road; the road is the same, but it changes direction.

クイックテスト

The researchers found a wide _______ in the results of the two separate experiments.

正解!

正解は: variation

例文

1

There is a slight variation in the taste of the wine depending on the year of harvest.

everyday

There is a slight variation in the taste of the wine depending on the year of harvest.

2

The report highlights a significant variation in the quality of education across different districts.

formal

The report highlights a significant variation in the quality of education across different districts.

3

I noticed a few variations of the same joke on several social media platforms.

informal

I noticed a few variations of the same joke on several social media platforms.

4

The study analyzed the genetic variation among different populations of the species.

academic

The study analyzed the genetic variation among different populations of the species.

5

Market variation can lead to unpredictable changes in stock prices over a short period.

business

Market variation can lead to unpredictable changes in stock prices over a short period.

語族

名詞
variation
Verb
vary
副詞
variably
形容詞
varied
関連
variance

よく使う組み合わせ

considerable variation considerable variation
regional variation regional variation
wide variation wide variation
seasonal variation seasonal variation
slight variation slight variation

よく使うフレーズ

variations on a theme

different versions of a basic idea

natural variation

differences occurring naturally in a system

subject to variation

likely to change or be different

よく混同される語

variation vs variety

Variety refers to a collection of different things, while variation refers to the degree or instance of change within one thing.

variation vs variance

Variance is often a specific statistical term measuring the spread of data, whereas variation is a general term for change.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'variation' when discussing the specific way something differs from a standard or the diversity found within a group. It is often followed by the prepositions 'in' or 'of'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'variety' when they mean 'variation'. Remember: variation is about the change itself, variety is about having many different options.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'V' in variation like a fork in the road; the road is the same, but it changes direction.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'variatio', which comes from 'variare' meaning to change or make diverse.

文法パターン

countable noun (plural: variations) often follows 'variation in [subject]' can be modified by adjectives like 'wide', 'slight', or 'marked'

クイックテスト

The researchers found a wide _______ in the results of the two separate experiments.

正解!

正解は: variation

関連単語

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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