variation ON something

См. также в других словарях:

• variation — [[t]ve͟ərie͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] variations 1) N COUNT: usu N on n A variation on something is the same thing presented in a slightly different form. This delicious variation on an omelette is quick and easy to prepare... Many theories on punishment exist …   English dictionary

• variation — var‧i‧a‧tion [ˌveəriˈeɪʆn ǁ ˌver ] noun [countable, uncountable] a difference or change in the normal amount or appearance of something: • Labor figures in both reports are adjusted for seasonal variation (= variation that depends on the time of …   Financial and business terms

• variation — var|i|a|tion W2 [ˌveəriˈeıʃən US ˌver ] n 1.) [U and C] a difference between similar things, or a change from the usual amount or form of something variation of ▪ White bread is really just a variation of French bread. variation in ▪ variations… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• variation — variational, variative /vair ee ay tiv/, adj. variationally, variatively, adv. /vair ee ay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree: Prices are subject to variation. 2. an instance of this: There… …   Universalium

• variation */*/*/ — UK [ˌveərɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌverɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n] noun Word forms variation : singular variation plural variations 1) a) [singular/uncountable] the existence of differences in amount, number, level, form etc wide/considerable variation: There is… …   English dictionary

• variation — var|i|a|tion [ ,veri eıʃn ] noun *** 1. ) singular or uncount the existence of differences in amount, number, level, form, etc.: wide/considerable variation: There is considerable variation in size, method of construction, and design. It s an… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• variation — var•i•a•tion [[t]ˌvɛər iˈeɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the act or process of varying: prices subject to variation[/ex] 2) an instance of this: a variation in quality[/ex] 3) amount of change: a temperature variation of 20°[/ex] 4) a different form of… …   From formal English to slang

• variation — noun 1 (C, U) a difference or change from the usual form of something (+ in): There are wide regional variations in house prices. 2 (C) something that is done in a way that is different from the way it is usually done (+ on): an interesting… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• variation*/ — [ˌveərɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n] noun 1) [C/U] differences in amount, level etc There was wide variation in the test scores.[/ex] variations in temperature[/ex] 2) [C] something that is slightly different from similar things The dessert is a variation of a… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• variation — noun Date: 14th century 1. a. the act or process of varying ; the state or fact of being varied b. an instance of varying c. the extent to which or the range in which a thing varies 2. declination 6 3. a. a change of algebraic sign between… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• variation — 1. Deviation from the type, especially the parent type, in structure, form, physiology, or behavior. 2. SYN: type (3). [L. variatio, fr. vario, to change, vary] continuous v. a series of very slight variations …   Medical dictionary