Variety (cybernetics)
WordNet
noun
(1) Noticeable heterogeneity
"A diversity of possibilities"
"The range and variety of his work is amazing"
(2) A difference that is usually pleasant
"He goes to France for variety"
"It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"
(3) A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
"Sculpture is a form of art"
"What kinds of desserts are there?"
(4) A show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
(5) (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
"Varieties are frequently recognized in botany"
(6) A collection containing a variety of sorts of things
"A great assortment of cars was on display"
"He had a variety of disorders"
"A veritable smorgasbord of religions"