variation

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Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
  2. noun an activity that varies from a norm or standard
  3. noun a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished

Etymology

From Middle French variation, from Old French variacion, from Latin variātiō, from vary + -ation.

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fluctuation

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