variation

noun
UK /ˌveəriˈeɪʃn/
US /ˌveriˈeɪʃn/

A variation is a change or difference in something.

The cake recipe has a chocolate variation that my kids love.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A slightly different form of a song, dance, or piece of music.

The band played a jazz variation of the famous tune.

3. A change in amount or level, especially in measurements or conditions.

There was a small variation in temperature between day and night.

4. A difference in a living thing that makes it different from others of its kind.

The white fur is a natural variation in this type of rabbit.

5. The act of changing or being changed.

The variation in prices made shopping confusing.