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US/ˌver.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌveə.riˈeɪ.ʃən/
a change or difference in amount or level; also something slightly different from the usual form
In context
There is a lot of variation in prices between markets and supermarkets.
This dish is a southern variation of the famous Hanoi noodle soup.
Temperature variations in the desert can be huge between day and night.
Words that go with variation
noun + preposition
- variation inThere is little variation in the weather here all year.
adjective + noun
- regional variationVietnamese has strong regional variation in accents and words.
- wide variationThere is wide variation in teachers' salaries across the country.
- seasonal variationTourist numbers show a clear seasonal variation.
- slight variationEach copy has a slight variation in color.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There is a big variation of prices.Correct: There is a big variation in prices.