"Term variations" refers to different words or phrases that can be used to express the same or similar meaning. It means there are alternative ways to say something using different terms or expressions. Full definition
There are many factors that cause short term variations in global warming. (opednews.com)
The blue curve is more highly correlated with the short - term fluctuations, and the green curve tracks the longer term variations of the temperature series. (nap.edu)
If the observation that CO2 lags temperature by 800 years is accurate, then debating short term variations of atmospheric CO2 when compared to short term temperature variations of that atmosphere seems pointless. (joannenova.com.au)