height variation
[/haɪt vɛriˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: height variations
variação de altura
1. The difference or change in vertical distance or elevation between two or more points, objects, or measurements
The height variation across the terrain made the construction project more challenging.
A variação de altura do terreno tornou o projeto de construção mais desafiador.
2. In geography and surveying, the difference in elevation between different areas of land
The map shows significant height variation in the mountainous region.
O mapa mostra uma variação de altura significativa na região montanhosa.
3. In statistics and anthropometry, differences in height measurements among individuals or populations
Height variation among adolescents is influenced by genetics and nutrition.
A variação de altura entre adolescentes é influenciada pela genética e nutrição.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and geographical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking regions. It is common in construction, surveying, meteorology, and anthropological studies. The concept is culturally neutral and universally applied across English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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