variation (nom)
Sens 1 : a measure of the change in data, a variable, or a function. [source : MW]
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Sens 2 : a difference between similar things, or a change from the usual amount
or form of something. [source : LG]
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Sens 3 : something that is done in a way that is different from the way that is
usually done. [source : LG]