26984 words

variety

9 definitions • 19 examples
1
the characteristic of often changing and being different:

Examples:

When planning meals, you need to think about variety and taste as well as nutritional value.
Work on the production line is monotonous and lacks variety.
2
a different type of something:

Examples:

The article was about the different varieties of Spanish spoken in South America.
There are no linguistically based reasons - only social ones - for preferring one language variety over another.
This variety of rose is especially hardy and drought-resistant.
3
many different types of things or people:

Examples:

She does a variety of fitness activities.
The equipment could be used for a variety of educational purposes.
Manufacturers need large sales to justify offering a big variety in export markets.
4

Examples:

a variety show
5
the characteristic of frequently changing, or of including many different types or things:

Examples:

The markets offer a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
You can get magazines there that have a little bit more variety.
6
a type, esp. one among a group of things that share general features and differ in some details:

Examples:

Several different varieties of sparrows live around here.
7
one particular type of a thing:

Examples:

We need to create new varieties of drought-resistant coffee.
We select apple varieties with a longer shelf-life.
8
many different types of similar things or people:

Examples:

a variety of sth The company makes a variety of cameras.
They stock a wide variety of tools.
9
the characteristic of often changing and being different:

Examples:

Most people like a bit of variety in their work.

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