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variation

[vair-ee-ay-shuhn] / ˌvɛər iˈeɪ ʃən /


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The research, supported by the US National Science Foundation, Google, MassMutual, and other funders, found that this new framework accounted for more than 90% of the variation in measured word meaning.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

So, 2 completely independent measurements have found hints of time variation in dark energy, challenging the standard model that dark energy doesn't change.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

The idea was that the small-sided variation of association football would provide youngsters with more opportunities to get a touch of the ball, and therefore be more involved than they were in large-sided games.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

There is variation between different stations in the West too - sometimes as much as 11p per litre for petrol - even if you discount motorway service stations that typically charge a premium.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Our next attempt at measuring thrust was a variation on the theme, this time using Mom’s bathroom scale.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Mak says the tool was "surprisingly consistent" across common real-world photos despite variations in pose, lighting, facial expression and make-up.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

There are variations within this group’s politics, but Luckey has a background well-aligned with Hegseth’s hypermasculine code.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

These dramatic differences in color help reveal variations in water depth and the characteristics of the marine environment.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Subsequent research has uncovered additional genetic code variations in related microorganisms, suggesting that many more surprises could be waiting in the microscopic world.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Halley was interested in terrestrial magnetism and had an idea that variations in magnetism from place to place around the globe might, if they were first mapped accurately, be used as a means of navigation.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin


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