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/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/

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Abwandlung, Veränderung

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

Examples :

"There was a noticeable variation in the students' test scores this semester. "

Es gab in diesem Semester eine deutliche Veränderung in den Testergebnissen der Schüler.

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Abwandlung, Variante

A related but distinct thing.

Examples :

"All of his soups are variations on a single recipe."

Alle seine Suppen sind Abwandlungen eines einzigen Rezepts.

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Die Missweisung

The angular difference at the vessel between the direction of true north and magnetic north.

Examples :

"The compass showed a variation of 15 degrees; true north and magnetic north were not pointing in the same direction. "

Der Kompass zeigte eine Missweisung von 15 Grad; wahrer Norden und magnetischer Norden zeigten nicht in die gleiche Richtung.

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Abwandlung, Variante

A line of play that differs from the original.

Examples :

"The teacher presented a variation on the usual math problem, making it more challenging for the students. "

Der Lehrer präsentierte eine Abwandlung der üblichen Matheaufgabe, was sie für die Schüler anspruchsvoller machte.

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Variation, Abwandlung

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.

Examples :

"The composer used a variation on the familiar children's song, changing the rhythm and melody slightly but keeping the same basic tune. "

Der Komponist verwendete eine Variation des bekannten Kinderliedes, wobei er den Rhythmus und die Melodie leicht veränderte, aber die gleiche Grundmelodie beibehielt.

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Abwandlung, Veränderung

The modification of a hereditary trait.

Examples :

"The variation in student heights within the class was noticeable. "

Die Abwandlung der Körpergröße der Schüler in der Klasse war auffällig.

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Abweichung

Deviation from the mean orbit of a heavenly body.

Examples :

"The comet's variation from its predicted orbit made astronomers adjust their calculations. "

Die Abweichung des Kometen von seiner vorhergesagten Umlaufbahn veranlasste Astronomen, ihre Berechnungen anzupassen.

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