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variation
'variation' - used as a noun
1. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
2. an activity that varies from a norm or standard
any variation in his routine was immediately reported
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 emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone
5. an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard
he patented a variation on the sandal
6. the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north
7. the process of varying or being varied
8. (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
9. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
10. (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure
11. the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard
who is responsible for these variations in taxation?
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