Modification vs Variation

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Modification

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun

Variation

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2noun
 ModificationVariation
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌveəriˈeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌveriˈeɪʃn/"]/
BedeutungA change made to something.A way something is different from something else.
BeispielConsiderable modification of the existing system is needed.The experiment showed a significant variation in the results based on the temperature.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1B2
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationenconsiderable, extensive, major, involve, need, require, with modification, without modification, modification inconsiderable, dramatic, enormous, amount, degree, level, reflect, show, find, occur, variation according to, variation across, variation among, a range of variation, a variation on a theme, considerable, dramatic, enormous, amount, degree, level, reflect, show, find, occur, variation according to, variation across, variation among, a range of variation, a variation on a theme
Antonymestandardization, unchanged, consistencyuniformity, sameness, consistency
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'modification' and 'modification's', Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Overusing in informal settingsConfused with 'variety' — 'variation' refers to differences, while 'variety' refers to many kinds., Using it in place of 'change' — 'variation' implies differences, not necessarily changes., Mixing up singular and plural forms — remember to use 'variations' when talking about more than one.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUsed in formal and technical contexts, like science or business. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific changes.Use 'variation' when discussing differences in types or amounts. It's appropriate in academic settings, but can also be used in casual conversations about options or alternatives.

Häufige Fragen: Modification vs Variation

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Modification und Variation?

Modification: A change made to something. Variation: A way something is different from something else.

Sind Modification und Variation auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Modification: C1, Variation: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kann ich Modification und Variation austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Modification und Variation sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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