Ordering and Variation

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Ordering noun - A scheme of rank or order.

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Variation and ordering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Variation" instead a noun "Ordering".

Nearby Words: order, ordered

Variation noun - A distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play).

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Ordering and variation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ordering" instead a noun "Variation".

Nearby Words: variety, variable, varied, variance, variant

One variation has the villain not doing it themselves, but instead ordering their lieutenant(s) or mooks to carry out the deed to much the same effect.

Source: Post-Rape Taunt
Gas Chamber: The Mastermind once tried a variation of this by locking his minions in the room with him and ordering a burrito.

Source: Web Animation / Mastermind
A variation with an inanimate object being described—Pete tells Goofy that the extension cord to the RV is tiny and unnoticeable before ordering PJ to bring it in.

Source: Description Cut

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