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variation vs switch

switch vs variation

variation and switch both are nouns.

variation is not a verb while switch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
variation Yes No No No
switch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, switch is a hyponym of variation; that is, switch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than variation:
  • variation: an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
  • switch: an event in which one thing is substituted for another
Other hyponyms of variation include vicissitude, allomerism, departure, deviation, difference, divergence, permutation, replacement, substitution, transposition, business cycle, trade cycle, daily variation, diurnal variation, tide.
variation (noun) switch (noun)
an activity that varies from a norm or standard the act of changing one thing or position for another
the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other
(ballet) a solo dance or dance figure a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
something a little different from others of the same type railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock
a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change an event in which one thing is substituted for another
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
(astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
the process of varying or being varied
the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north
variation (verb) switch (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
make a shift in or exchange of
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
flog with or as if with a flexible rod
exchange or give (something) in exchange for
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