What is the meaning of the word "variation"?

Definitions:

  1. an activity that varies from a norm or standard copy to clipboard noun
    • Any variation in their routine was immediately reported. copy to clipboard
  2. an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard copy to clipboard noun
    • I patented a variation on the sandal. copy to clipboard
  3. the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard copy to clipboard noun
    • who is responsible for these variations in taxation? copy to clipboard

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