variation

關於variation的翻譯

U變動,變化;C變異,變種

variation definition

1. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
2. an activity that varies from a norm or standard
• examples: any variation in his routine was immediately reported
3. a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
4. an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard
• examples: he patented a variation on the sandal
5. the process of varying or being varied
6. (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
7. the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard
• examples: who is responsible for these variations in taxation?