small variation
/ˈsmɔːl vɛriˈeɪʃən/ · small.var.i.a.tion
noun
- A minor change or difference, often in a pattern or sequence. The small variation in the company's sales figures from one quarter to the next was not significant enough to affect their overall strategy.
- A small deviation from a standard or expected value. The small variation in the temperature reading was due to the faulty thermometer.
adjective
- Describing a change or difference that is minor or insignificant. The small variation in the two versions of the software was not noticeable to most users.
Synonyms
minor changesmall differenceinsignificant deviationsmall deviationminor deviationsmall changesmall adjustment
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of small variations is crucial in fields such as biology, where small genetic variations can have significant effects on the development and characteristics of living organisms.