/ ˈveəri; NAmE ˈveri; ˈværi/ verb ( vary·ing , var·ied , var·ied )
1.
[ v ] vary (in sth) ( of a group of similar things ) to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.
SYN differ :
The students' work varies considerably in quality.
The quality of the students' work varies considerably.
New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success.
2.
[ v ] vary (with sth) | vary (from sth to sth) | vary (between A and B) to change or be different according to the situation :
The menu varies with the season.
Prices vary according to the type of room you require.
Class numbers vary between 25 and 30.
'What time do you start work?' ' It varies .'
3.
[ vn ] to make changes to sth to make it slightly different :
The job enables me to vary the hours I work.
—see also varied
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French varier or Latin variare , from varius diverse .