Permutation - ways in which a set of things can be arranged

PRONOUNCE PERMUTATION

(Pronounced pur-myoo-tay-shuhn)

REMEMBER MEANING OF PERMUTATION

Permutation describes ways in which a set of things can be arranged or put in order.

To remember the definition of the word permutation, use the following mnemonic:

The perm mutation (permutation) was bad, but there are many ways it could be put back in order.

Examples of permutation in a sentence

Each altered photograph is a permutation of the original image.

The latest iPhone is merely another permutation of the original Apple device.

A period of scrutiny of many possible permutations is nearly over.