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permutation

noun/ˌpɜːmjʊˈteɪʃən/

B2CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

One of several possible ways in which a set of elements can be arranged or combined.

The scenario-planning workshop mapped every plausible permutation of pricing, channel, and geography before narrowing to three strategies.

Similar: variant, configuration

Topic: Frameworks & analysis in Business English

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