variation in German
variation in German is Veränderung, Variation, Variante — variation means a change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
variation in German
Veränderung
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
Variation
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
Variante
(board games) A line of play that differs from the original.
Variation
(music) 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.
What does "variation" mean?
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noun A change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
"There's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets."
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noun A version of something that differs somewhat from the original or from others of its kind.
"The chef served a variation on the traditional dish, with a citrus twist."
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noun In music, a passage that reworks a melody with changes to rhythm, harmony, or ornamentation.
"Beethoven wrote a set of variations on a simple theme by Diabelli."
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variation in a sentence
- There's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets.
- Seasonal variation in temperature affects when the crops are planted.
- The chef served a variation on the traditional dish, with a citrus twist.
- Beethoven wrote a set of variations on a simple theme by Diabelli.
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What is "variation" in German?
"variation" in German is Veränderung, Variation, Variante. variation means: A change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
How do you use "variation" in a sentence?
Example: "There's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets." In German, "variation" is Veränderung, Variation, Variante.
Are there other ways to say "variation" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "variation": Veränderung, Variation, Variante.
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