Variation vs. Variety
Difference Between Variation and Variety
Variationnoun
The act, fact, or process of varying.
Varietynoun
The quality or condition of being various or varied; diversity
We need to add some variety to the program.Variationnoun
The extent or degree to which something varies
a variation of ten pounds in weight.Varietynoun
A number or collection of varied things, especially of a particular group; an assortment
brought home a variety of snacks.Variationnoun
Something different from another of the same type
told a variation of an old joke.Varietynoun
Something that is distinguished from others of the same kind by a specific characteristic or set of characteristics
varieties of minerals.varieties of socialism.Variationnoun
Magnetic declination.
Varietynoun
A form of a language that is used by a specific social group and differs from forms used by other social groups
regional varieties of English.Variationnoun
(Biology) The existence within a species or other group of organisms of differences in form, function, or behavior, especially when hereditary.
Varietynoun
(Biology) A taxonomic subdivision of a species or subspecies consisting of a group of naturally occurring or selectively bred individuals that differ from other individuals of the species in certain minor characteristics.
Variationnoun
(Mathematics) A function that relates the values of one variable to those of other variables.
Varietynoun
A variety show.
Variationnoun
A form that is an altered version of a given theme, diverging from it by melodic ornamentation and by changes in harmony, rhythm, or key.
Varietynoun
The quality of being varied; diversity.
Variety is the spice of life.Variationnoun
One of a series of forms based on a single theme.
Varietynoun
A specific variation of something.
Variationnoun
A solo dance, especially one forming part of a larger work.
Varietynoun
A number of different things.
Variationnoun
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing
Varietynoun
A state of constant change.
Variationnoun
A related but distinct thing.
When the process didn't work, we tried a variation.All of his soups are variations on a single recipe.Varietynoun
(taxonomy) A rank in a taxonomic classification, below species and subspecies.
Variationnoun
(nautical) The angular difference at the vessel between the direction of true north and magnetic north.
magnetic declinationVarietynoun
(cybernetics) The total number of distinct states of a system.
Variationnoun
(board games) A line of play that differs from the original.
Varietynoun
(cybernetics) Logarithm of the base 2 of the total number of distinct states of a system.
Variationnoun
(music) A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.
Varietynoun
(linguistics) A term used for a specific form of a language, neutral to whether that form is a dialect, accent, register, etc. and to its prestige level.
Variationnoun
(genetics) The modification of a hereditary trait.
Varietynoun
The class of all algebraic structures of a given signature satisfying a given set of identities.
Variationnoun
(astronomy) Deviation from the mean orbit of a heavenly body.
Varietynoun
The kind of theatrical entertainment given in variety shows.
Variationnoun
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
Varietynoun
The production of, or performance in, variety shows.
Variationnoun
an activity that varies from a norm or standard;
any variation in his routine was immediately reportedVarietynoun
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things;
a great assortment of cars was on displayhe had a variety of disordersa veritable smorgasbord of religionsVariationnoun
a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
Varietynoun
noticeable heterogeneity;
a diversity of possibilitiesthe range and variety of his work is amazingVariationnoun
something a little different from others of the same type;
an experimental version of the night fighteran emery wheel is a modern variant of the grindstonethe boy is a younger edition of his fatherVarietynoun
(biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differe from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics;
varieties are frequently recognized in botanyVariationnoun
an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard;
he patented a variation on the sandalVarietynoun
a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
Variationnoun
the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north
Varietynoun
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality;
sculpture is a form of artwhat kinds of desserts are there?Variationnoun
(astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
Varietynoun
a difference that is usually pleasant;
he goes to France for varietyit is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanicVariationnoun
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
Variationnoun
(ballet) a solo dance or dance figure
Variationnoun
the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard;
who is responsible for these variations in taxation?
