Variety (Noun)
Meaning 1
Noticeable heterogeneity; "a diversity of possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is amazing".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The variety of cultures in the city was reflected in the many different restaurants and shops.
- The company's success was due to the variety of products they offered, each targeting a different market.
- The professor emphasized the importance of exposing students to a variety of perspectives in order to stimulate critical thinking.
- The city's park system, with its many different landscapes and ecosystems, presents a wide variety of habitats for local wildlife.
- The music festival featured a variety of genres, from jazz to rock to classical, ensuring that there was something for every musical taste.
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Meaning 2
A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
(biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics; "varieties are frequently recognized in botany".
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 5
A collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions".
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 6
A show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.