variation

Variation, Schwankung

Unterschiede zwischen Dingen in Größe, Menge oder anderen Eigenschaften.

In einfachem Englisch: Differences in size, amount, or other features between things.

• There is little variation in price.
• The study found wide variation between schools.
• Seasonal variations in temperature affect the crops.

So benutzt man es: variation in something (We noticed variation in the quality.); variation between things (There is considerable variation between regions.)

Synonyme: difference, diversity

Gegenteile: uniformity

Häufige Wendungen: variation in something, regional variation

Variante

Eine Version von etwas, die sich in einigen Einzelheiten unterscheidet.

In einfachem Englisch: A version of something with a few differences.

• This recipe is a variation on a family favourite.
• They sell several variations of the same design.
• Her story offers an interesting variation on a familiar theme.

So benutzt man es: a variation on something (The film is a variation on an old story.); a variation of something (This is a variation of the basic exercise.)

Synonyme: version, variant

Häufige Wendungen: variation on something, variation of something

Veränderung

Eine geringe Veränderung der Form, Lage oder des Zustands von etwas.

In einfachem Englisch: A small change in the form, position, or condition of something.

• A slight variation in pressure opened the valve.
• Repeated variations in speed made the ride uncomfortable.
• The movement allows variation in the position of the arm.

So benutzt man es: variation in something (A variation in shape can affect how the tool works.)

Synonyme: change, alteration

Häufige Wendungen: variation in something, slight variation

Variation

Wiederholung eines musikalischen Themas mit veränderten Noten, verändertem Rhythmus oder anderen Abwandlungen.

In einfachem Englisch: Repeating a musical idea while changing some of its notes, rhythm, or other features.

• The composer used variation to develop the melody.
• Each variation gives the theme a different mood.
• She played three variations on the same tune.

So benutzt man es: a variation on a theme (The piece ends with a variation on the opening theme.)

Häufige Wendungen: theme and variation, variation on something