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Changing or varying at regular intervals
“Thus, if we wish to establish an absolute visual threshold, we might expose subjects to a series of dots of light at varying levels of brightness.”
Differing in size, amount, degree, or nature
“Credible witnesses gave varying accounts of exactly what Brown was doing with his hands as he moved toward Wilson.”
Departing from usual or accepted standards
A state of difference or discrepancy in two or more elements
The act or state of varying or changing
Present participle for to give variety to
“To vary one's work routine is to break up one's day into segments devoted to various aspects of one's job.”
Present participle for to make a change to (a routine, behavior or habit)
“She tried to vary her routine to avoid him, but every time she entered a room, he would appear as if by magic.”
Present participle for to fluctuate from one condition, form, level or state to another
“Rates of interest are bound to vary over time.”
Present participle for to range or occur within a continuous spectrum
“The store is offering discounts that vary from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand.”
Present participle for to differ, especially based on a type or class
“This fact makes it important to know if incentive effects vary by income level.”
Present participle for to hesitate or be undecided between two opinions or courses of action
Present participle for to be unlike or dissimilar
(literally or figuratively) Present participle for to deviate from a normal or expected path
Present participle for to break an established pattern
Present participle for to provide assuagement or palliation to
Present participle for to compare two or more people or things
Present participle for to arrange (a series of parts) on each side of a median line alternately
Present participle for to have a heated argument or disagreement
Present participle for to disagree with or dispute
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