variegation meaning

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variegation (noun): variability in coloration.

variegation has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

variegation as a noun

  1. variability in coloration

    Type of: variability

    Related forms: variegate

  2. the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
    • my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments
    • he limited his losses by diversification of his product line

    Synonyms: diversification

    Type of: change

    Related forms: variegate

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with VA · words ending in ON · 11-letter words

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