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The term "boundary variation" generally refers to a concept in mathematics and physics that quantifies the degree to which a function or a geometric object changes or deviates from smoothness at its boundaries. It is a measure of irregularity or complexity associated with the edges or limits of a given entity.

In the context of functions, boundary variation can be related to concepts like total variation. The total variation of a function on an interval measures the sum of the absolute differences of its values between consecutive points in a partition of the interval. If the total variation is finite, the function is said to have bounded variation. This property implies a certain degree of regularity, preventing excessively rapid oscillations.

In geometric contexts, boundary variation might describe the complexity of a curve or surface. For instance, a highly convoluted boundary with many sharp turns or self-intersections would have a higher boundary variation than a smooth, simple curve. This concept is important in fields like computer graphics, image processing, and computational geometry, where the accurate representation and manipulation of shapes are crucial. The measurement of boundary variation can aid in tasks such as shape analysis, feature detection, and distinguishing between simple and complex geometric structures.