Failure by the observer to measure accurately, resulting in error. Observer variation may be due to the observer's missing a measurement, making an incorrect measurement, or misinterpreting data. Inter-observer variation is the amount of variation between the results obtained by two or more observers examining the same material. Intra-observer [..]

Diversity among the members of a population. Variation among individuals can exist at many levels, including genetic, physiologic and behavioral.

A change to the terms of a marketing authorisation.

A change in data, characteristic or function caused by one of four factors: special causes, common causes, tampering or structural variation (see individual entries).

Compass variable that accounts for the difference in degrees between true north and magnetic north.

The dispersion of data points around the mean of adistribution.

1[countable, uncountable] variation (in/of something) a change, especially in the amount or level of something The dial records very slight variations in pressure. Currency exchange rates are always s [..]

late 14c., "difference, divergence," from Old French variacion "variety, diversity" and directly from Latin variationem (nominative variatio) "a difference, variation, change, [..]

/ˌveriˈeɪʃən/ noun plural variations variation /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/ noun plural variations Learner's definition of VARIATION 1  : a change in the form, position, condition, or amount of something [c [..]

difference.

The range within which values of a variable lie, as in the diurnal or annual variation. Same as declination.

A change in scope or timing of work which a supplier is obliged to do under a contract. [D04561]

When two parties have entered into a contract, one party cannot unilaterally change the terms of the agreement.  However, it is common during an agreement for parties to agree to a variation to the te [..]

Differences in the frequency of genes and traits among individual organisms within a population.  

an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported" a repetition o [..]

Definition Change.

Differences among individuals of a group or species that cannot be ascribed to age, sex, or position in the life cycle. Vas

noun. the presence of qualitative differentions in type, anatomy, actions, and physiology across the people of a populace, whether because of genetics or to their surroundings.

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variation (pop)

A deviation from a theme that uses the same bass pattern or harmonic progression that the theme used, and usually having the same number of measures as the theme. Generally, a variation is played afte [..]

A change in data, process parameter, or human behavior. Within prescribed limits, changes in data, process parameters, and human behavior are anticipated and acceptable. Variation outside established [..]

a modification in structure, form or function in an organism, deviating from other organisms of the same species or group

A change to the approved plans and specifications for a building project, occurring during construction. A variation requires an amendment to the building consent and needs to be formally advised and [..]

Payment made on a daily or intraday basis by a clearing member to the clearinghouse to cover losses created by adverse price movement in positions carried by the clearing member, calculated separately for customer and proprietary positions.

A change to any part of a loan contract.

(n) an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change(n) an activity that varies from a norm or standard(n) a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished(n) something a l [..]

the modified repetition of a theme or melody without the loss of it's entire identity; a form based on this technique.

(1) Generally, an altered version of a rhythm, motive, or theme; (2) in theme and variations, each regular section following the theme, in which the phrase lengths and harmonization remain true (or cl [..]

Difference between true north as determined by the Earth's axis of rotation and magnetic north as determined by the Earth's magnetism. Variation is designated as east or positive when the ma [..]

A formal technique where material is repeated in an altered form. The changes may involve harmony, melody, counterpoint, rhythm, timbre, orchestration, or any combination of these.

1) Technique of altering or elaborating a musical motive, phrase, or section. 2) Section employing this technique.

Change in the Surface Antigen of a microorganism. There are two different types. One is a phenomenon, especially associated with Influenza Viruses, where they undergo spontaneous variation both as slo [..]

A negative shift of the cortical electrical potentials that increases over Time. It is associated with an anticipated response to an expected stimulus and is an electrical event indicative of a state [..]

Genotypic differences observed among individuals in a Population.

Contiguous large-scale (1000-400,000 basepairs) differences in the genomic DNA between individuals, due to Sequence Deletion; SEQUENCE INSERTION; or Sequence Inversion.

The failure by the observer to measure or identify a phenomenon accurately, which results in an error. Sources for this may be due to the observer's missing an abnormality, or to faulty technique [..]

When the term variation is discussed in evolutionary biology, it can take two meanings. • Firstly it can refer to the characters of an organism which can vary among individuals at both the phenotypic [..]

the angle between True North and Magnetic North.

Angle between magnetic and true meridians at any given position. 2. Change in orbital speed of Moon between syzygy and quadrature.

The phenotypic and genotypic differences among individuals in a population.

The difference in degrees between magnetic and true; as in: Variation is caused by the magnetic north pole being out of alignment with the true north pole.

The angular difference between the magnetic meridian and the geographic meridian at a particular location.

Magnetic variation. The difference, east or west, between magnetic north and true north, measured as an angle. Magnetic variation varies in different geographic locations.

the difference between true north and the direction of the magnetic lines of force which affect the compass. Variation is caused by the earth, and it changes over time. The amount of variation for any [..]

an effect on compass readings caused by the fact that True North and Magnetic North are not located in the same spot on the earth's surface, causing differences in readings of True North and Magn [..]

Magnetic variation. The difference, east or west, between magnetic north and true north, measured as an angle. Magnetic variation varies in different geographic locations.

see VARIABILITY; cf. SELECTION.

A change to an Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods entry.

Differences between game elements.

1. The angle between the magnetic and geographic meridians at any place, expressed in degrees and minutes east or west to indicate the direction of magnetic north from true north. The angle between ma [..]

1. An alternative line of play, most notably attributed to popular Chess Openings - such as in The French Defence, where you get different ways to develop your pieces, like in The Exchange Variation, The Advance Variation and The Tarrasch Variation. 2. Any alternative excuse, expertly delivered by the Chess Glossary Team to disguise the guilt of ou [..]

1. A line of play that is an alternative to the moves actually played.

The differences among parents and their offspring or among individuals in a population.

the formal name that the Resource Management Act gives to publicly notified amendments that a council makes to a regional plan, which is still at the proposed plan stage.

Refers to an item that falls outside of the previously agreed upon Scope of Works. i.e. it is an extra or additional item that a separate or additional fee may be paid on top of the previously agreed [..]

Know as a Variation to the contract, any addition or change made to your contract document after signing your building contract. These are written up on a variation order to be amended on your final plans. A variation will only be actioned once you have reviewed, signed and returned the required approval paperwork.

modification or altered version of any visual component.

a modification or altered version of any given musical passage.

A card that is different, usually subtly, from its more common counterpart in any set. Some variations are error cards that were corrected by the manufacturers, while other variations might be as simp [..]

A change to the building contract due to an instruction issued by the Contract Administrator.

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing * year=2013|month=May-June|author=[http://www.americanscientist.org/authors/detail/david-van-tassel David [..]

lang=en 1800s=1813 * '''1813''' — . ''''. *: The next variation which their visit afforded was produced by the entrance of servants with cold meat, cake, and a variety of all the finest fruits in s [..]

Genetic diversity is a level of biodiversity that refers to the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. It is distinguished from genetic variability, which describe [..]

is a change prepared by a council to a proposed plan.

In music, variation is a formal technique where material is repeated in an altered form. The changes may involve melody, rhythm, harmony, counterpoint, timbre, orchestration or any combination of thes [..]

House rules are unofficial modifications to official game rules adopted by individual groups of players. House rules may include the removal or alteration of existing rules, or the addition of new rul [..]

Variation may refer to:

In astronomy, the variation of the Moon is one of the principal perturbations in the motion of the Moon.

In ballet, a variation (sometimes referred to as a pas seul, meaning to dance alone) is a solo dance. In a classical grand pas de deux, the ballerina and danseur each perform a variation.

Variation is a characteristic of language: there is more than one way of saying the same thing. Speakers may vary pronunciation (accent), word choice (lexicon), or morphology and syntax (sometimes cal [..]

A Variation can refer to a specific sequence of successive moves in a turn-based game, often used to specify a hypothetical future state of a game that is being played. Although the term is most commo [..]

Variation (1827–1847) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare who won the classic Oaks Stakes at Epsom Downs Racecourse in 1830. The Oaks was Variation's racing debut and she went on to win [..]