C2 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
variation
Verb
vary
Advérbio
variably
Adjetivo
varied
Relacionado
variance
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: variation

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
variation
Verb
vary
Advérbio
variably
Adjetivo
varied
Relacionado
variance

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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.

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Notas de uso

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'.

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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: variation

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sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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