Meaning of the word permutation in English

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permutation

US /ˌpɝː.mjuːˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌpɝː.mjuːˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a way, especially one of several possible variations, in which a set or number of things can be ordered or arranged.

Example:
There are 24 possible permutations of the four letters A, B, C, and D.
The chef experimented with different permutations of ingredients for the new dish.
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