1. in different ways; in various manners
2. by different people or sources; according to different accounts

Examples

• The students approached the problem variously, each using different methods.
• The painting has been variously attributed to Picasso and Matisse.
• The disease affects people variously, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe.
• The new policy was variously praised and criticized by different groups.
• The word can be variously interpreted depending on the context.
• The results were variously described as encouraging, disappointing, or inconclusive.