1. variance - noun
· an event that departs from expectations
Synonym(s): discrepancy, variant
Hypernym(s): deviation, divergence, departure, difference
2. variance - noun
· discord that splits a group
Synonym(s): division
Hypernym(s): discord, dissension
3. variance - noun
· the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
Hypernym(s): moment
4. variance - noun
· a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion"
Synonym(s): discrepancy, disagreement, divergence
Hypernym(s): difference
5. variance - noun
· the quality of being subject to variation
Synonym(s): variability, variableness
Hypernym(s): changeableness, changeability
6. variance - noun
· an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation); "a zoning variance"
Hypernym(s): dispensation
7. variance - noun
· an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
Synonym(s): variation
Hypernym(s): activity
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