variation
n 1: an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change [syn:
{fluctuation}]
2: an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any
variation in his routine was immediately reported" [syn: {variance}]
3: a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or
embellished
4: something a little different from others of the same type;
"an experimental version of the night fighter"; "an emery
wheel is a modern variant of the grindstone" [syn: {version},
{variant}]
5: something that deviates from a norm or standard