Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with variation in American Collocation
variation
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
much
The great rivers of the Amazon Basin show considerable variation in their rates of flow.
slight
Note that these are general instructions – there will be slight variations among different manufacturers.
from place to place
There is a full analysis of the results below, including regional variations.
according to the season
There was significant seasonal variation in weekly death rates.
relating to a particular subject or area
The distribution of species may change in response to climatic variation.
having no limit
Scotland’s great hillwalking strength lies in the endless variation in landscape, light, and weather.
without any pattern
What is the impact of random variation on these results?
natural
This timber grows with a natural variation in grain and texture.
individual
While there was a general pattern of development, there was wide individual variation.
show variation
Local trends show considerable variation from year to year.
explain variation
This may help explain variations in operating costs.
find or notice variation
The study found a wide variation in prices charged.
study variation
Pupils can study the variations in brightness of these objects as they ‘tumble’ through space.
cause variation
Physical and physiological differences between the sexes may cause a variation in toxic response.
There is too much variation in the quality of the training.