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var.

/ˈveəri/ /ˈvɛəri/

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adjective

Able to vary or be varied.

Examples :

"variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity; a variable resistor"

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adjective

Likely to vary.

Examples :

"The amount of homework assigned is var. from teacher to teacher. "

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adjective

Marked by diversity or difference.

Examples :

"The garden was var., with flowers of all colors, shapes, and sizes blooming together. "

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adjective

Having no fixed quantitative value.

Examples :

"The restaurant's estimated wait time is var. and depends on how many people are already waiting. "

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adjective

Tending to deviate from a normal or recognized type.

Examples :

"The student's var. behavior in class, like constantly talking out of turn, concerned the teacher. "

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Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

Examples :

"All breeds of dog are variants of the species “Canis lupus familiaris”."

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A different sequence of a gene (locus).

Examples :

"My doctor ordered a genetic test to see if I have a known var. linked to increased risk of heart disease. "

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A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.

Examples :

"In the software program, "data" is defined as a `var.` that could be either a number, a text string, or even a True/False value, depending on the user's input. "

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One of a set of words or other linguistic forms that conveys the same meaning or serves the same function.

Examples :

""Color" and "colour" are considered var. of the same word, the first used in American English and the second in British English. "

linguistics word

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

Examples :

"The bakery offered a small var. on their usual chocolate cake, adding a layer of raspberry filling. "

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A related but distinct thing.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

""The navigator calculated a significant var. because the ship was sailing near the Arctic, where magnetic north deviates considerably from true north." "

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A line of play that differs from the original.

Examples :

"In the board game, after I made a mistake, my brother suggested a var., explaining how I could rewind and try a different move to avoid losing. "

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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 explored different moods by presenting the theme first in a major key, then in a minor key, with each var. adding a new layer of emotional depth. "

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The modification of a hereditary trait.

Examples :

"The different colors of roses in my garden are due to var. within the rose species. "

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Deviation from the mean orbit of a heavenly body.

Examples :

"Astronomers meticulously calculate the Earth's orbit, but small var. still occur due to the gravitational pull of other planets. "

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The quality of being varied; diversity.

Examples :

"Variety is the spice of life."

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A specific variation of something.

Examples :

"The store carries several types of apples, including the Fuji var. and the Gala var. "

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A number of different things.

Examples :

"The grocery store carries a wide var. of fruits and vegetables. "

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A state of constant change.

Examples :

"The var of the weather made it hard to plan the outdoor picnic. "

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A rank in a taxonomic classification, below species and subspecies.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the different var of the local flower. "

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The total number of distinct states of a system.

Examples :

"The student's math problem asked them to find the var. of possible sandwich combinations, given the available bread, meat, and cheese options. "

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Logarithm of the base 2 of the total number of distinct states of a system.

Examples :

"The var of my computer's operating system is 32, meaning there are 2<sup>32sup> possible configurations. "

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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.

Examples :

""When studying different languages, it's important to remember that each language has many vars., reflecting regional and social influences." "

language linguistics word

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(universal algebra) An equational class; the class of all algebraic structures of a given signature, satisfying a given set of identities.

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"In the study of algebraic structures, mathematicians might define a specific var. like the group, which includes all structures satisfying the group axioms. "

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An algebraic variety.

Examples :

"In advanced math, a curve or surface that can be defined by polynomial equations is called a var. "

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The kind of theatrical entertainment given in variety shows.

Examples :

"The retirement home put on a night of var., featuring singing, dancing, and some jokes. "

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The production of, or performance in, variety shows.

Examples :

"The school's talent show featured a vibrant var, showcasing student performances of singing, dancing, and comedy. "

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An instrument used to measure variations in a magnetic field.

Examples :

"The geologist used a var. to detect subtle changes in the Earth's magnetic field during the survey. "

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A rate-of-climb indicator.

Examples :

"The pilot checked the var to see how quickly the airplane was rising. "

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adjective

Having a broad range (of different elements).

Examples :

"The reasons are various."

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That varies or differs from others; variant; different.

Examples :

"a various reading of a Biblical text"