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variation

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/

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Variation, changement partiel

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. "

Il y a eu une variation notable dans les résultats des élèves à ce semestre.

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Variation, variante

A related but distinct thing.

Examples :

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

Toutes ses soupes sont des variations d'une seule recette.

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La déclinaison

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 boussole indiquait une déclinaison de 15 degrés ; le nord vrai et le nord magnétique ne pointaient pas dans la même direction.

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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. "

Le professeur a présenté une variante du problème de mathématiques habituel, ce qui l'a rendu plus difficile pour les élèves.

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Variation

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. "

Le compositeur a utilisé une variation sur la chanson enfantine bien connue, modifiant légèrement le rythme et la mélodie, mais conservant la même mélodie de base.

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Modification, variation

The modification of a hereditary trait.

Examples :

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

La variation de la taille des élèves dans la classe était notable.

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Déviation

Deviation from the mean orbit of a heavenly body.

Examples :

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

La déviation de la comète par rapport à son orbite prédite a obligé les astronomes à ajuster leurs calculs.

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