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variation

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/

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noun

Variación, cambio parcial

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. "

Hubo una variación notable en las calificaciones de los estudiantes este semestre.

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noun

Variación, variante

A related but distinct thing.

Examples :

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

Todas sus sopas son variaciones de una sola receta.

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noun

La variación

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. "

La brújula mostraba una variación de 15 grados; el norte verdadero y el norte magnético no apuntaban en la misma dirección.

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Variación

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. "

El profesor presentó una variación del problema de matemáticas habitual, haciéndolo más desafiante para los estudiantes.

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Variación

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. "

El compositor utilizó una variación de la conocida canción infantil, cambiando ligeramente el ritmo y la melodía, pero manteniendo la misma melodía básica.

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noun

Variación, modificación

The modification of a hereditary trait.

Examples :

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

La variación en la altura de los estudiantes dentro de la clase era notable.

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noun

Variación

Deviation from the mean orbit of a heavenly body.

Examples :

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

La variación del cometa con respecto a su órbita predicha obligó a los astrónomos a ajustar sus cálculos.

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