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change vs variation

variation vs change

change and variation both are nouns.

change is a verb but variation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
change Yes No Yes No
variation Yes No No No
As nouns, variation is a hyponym of change; that is, variation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:
  • change: the action of changing something
  • variation: the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard
Other hyponyms of change include entail, about-face, policy change, reversal, volte-face, adulteration, move, relocation, downshift, downshift, filtration, reduction, simplification, decimalisation, decimalization, metrication, metrification, turning, diversification, variegation, flux, shift, switch, switching, commutation, exchange, substitution, promotion, demotion, change of state, adjustment, alteration, modification, motion, move, movement, movement, motility, motion, move, movement, change of direction, reorientation, change of magnitude, change of integrity, conversion, updating, change of shape, satisfaction, nationalisation, nationalization, communisation, communization, secularisation, secularization, rollover.
As nouns, variation is a hyponym of change; that is, variation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:
  • change: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
  • variation: an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
Other hyponyms of change include acceleration, deceleration, retardation, slowing, avulsion, break, mutation, sublimation, surprise, birth, nascence, nascency, nativity, breakup, detachment, separation, vagary, fluctuation, conversion, death, decease, expiry, decrease, drop-off, lessening, destabilization, increase, easing, moderation, relief, deformation, transition, shift, transformation, transmutation, scintillation, sparkling, twinkle, play, shimmer, transmutation, damage, harm, impairment, development, revolution, chromosomal mutation, genetic mutation, mutation, sex change, loss of consciousness.
change (noun) variation (noun)
the action of changing something an activity that varies from a norm or standard
a different or fresh set of clothes the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard
a thing that is different (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure
a difference that is usually pleasant an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another something a little different from others of the same type
the result of alteration or modification a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
coins of small denomination regarded collectively an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event the process of varying or being varied
the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north
change (verb) variation (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another
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