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varying

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var·y  (vâr, vr)
v. var·ied (-d), var·y·ing, var·ies (-z)
v.tr.
1. To make or cause changes in the characteristics or attributes of; modify or alter.
2. To give variety to; make diverse: vary one's diet.
3. To introduce under new aspects; express in a different manner: vary a musical tempo.
v.intr.
1. To undergo or show change: The temperature varied throughout the day.
2. To be different; deviate: vary from established patterns of behavior. See Synonyms at differ.
3. To undergo successive or alternate changes in attributes or qualities: Foliage varies with the seasons.

[Middle English varien, to undergo change, from Old French varier, from Latin varire, from varius, various.]

vary·ing·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.varyingvarying - marked by diversity or difference; "the varying angles of roof slope"; "nature is infinitely variable"
varied - characterized by variety; "immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions"; "his work is interesting and varied"

varying
adjective
1. different, contrasting, inconsistent, varied, distinct, diverse, assorted, disparate, dissimilar, distinguishable, discrepant, streets apart Reporters gave varying figures on the number of casualties.
2. changing, variable, irregular, inconsistent, fluctuating The green table lamp flickered with varying intensity.
changing fixed, consistent, unchanging, settled, regular, monotonous, unvarying
Translations
varying [ˈvɛərɪɪŋ] ADJ [amounts] → distinto; [periods of time] → variado; [ages, shades, sizes] → diverso
with varying degrees of successcon más o menos éxito
in or to varying degreesen mayor o menor grado
varying [ˈvɛəriɪŋ] adjvariable
varying
adj (= changing)veränderlich; (= different)unterschiedlich; our different results were due to varying conditionsunsere verschiedenen Resultate beruhten auf unterschiedlichen Voraussetzungen; the varying weather conditions heredie veränderlichen Wetterverhältnisse hier; with varying degrees of successmit unterschiedlichem Erfolg; to varying degreesmehr oder weniger; in varying degreesmehr oder minder; of varying degrees of complexityunterschiedlich komplex, von unterschiedlicher Komplexität; of varying sizes/abilities/agesunterschiedlich groß/begabt/alt
varying [ˈvɛərɪɪŋ] adjvariabile, che varia
with varying degrees of success → con più o meno successo
varying [ˈvɛərɪɪŋ] adjvariabile, che varia
with varying degrees of success → con più o meno successo


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Who that cares much to know the history of man, and how the mysterious mixture behaves under the varying experiments of Time, has not dwelt, at least briefly, on the life of Saint Theresa, has not smiled with some gentleness at the thought of the little girl walking forth one morning hand-in-hand with her still smaller brother, to go and seek martyrdom in the country of the Moors?
So, the student of war who is unversed in the art of war of varying his plans, even though he be acquainted with the Five Advantages, will fail to make the best use of his men.
He who does otherwise is either overthrown by flatterers, or is so often changed by varying opinions that he falls into contempt.
 
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