variants

noun

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plural of variant
as in variations

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  1. variations
  2. deviations
  3. mutations
Noun
  • There are variations in how figures are calculated, but the average individual salary is around $39,000 (£30,000).
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While Nadal has played with variations of the early Babolat Pure Drive and now has a signature Pure Aero Rafa Origin from the brand, Federer recounts those early ‘90s frames as pivotal.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of variations
Noun
  • The piece allowed its wearer to physically interact with the movement via a performance indicator on the dial (triggered by a button and expressed as deviations in seconds).
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
  • There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.
    Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of deviations
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  • As anyone who’s ever grown backyard flowers knows, mutations happen, and are most often not stable enough for breeding due to cross pollination and other environmental factors.
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • These mutations can increase the chances of developing breast and ovarian cancer and play a big role in shaping treatment options.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of mutations
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