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Variance

/ˈvɛːɹi.əns/

The act of varying or the state of being variable.

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📖 Definitions of "Variance"

noun

1
The act of varying or the state of being variable.
2
A difference between what is expected and what is observed; deviation.
3
The state of differing or being in conflict.
4
An official permit to do something that is ordinarily forbidden by regulations.

🔄 Synonyms of "Variance"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
discrepancynoun	An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.
divergencenoun	The state or degree of being divergent: of diverging.
divisionnoun	(uncountable) The act or process of dividing anything.
variationnoun	The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
variantnoun	Showing variety, diverse.
disagreementnoun	(uncountable) A condition of not agreeing or concurring.
variabilitynoun	The state or characteristic of being variable.
variablenessnoun	The quality or state of being variable.

↔️ Antonyms of "Variance"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
invariabilitynoun	The quality of being invariable
invariancenoun	The property of being invariant.
invariablenessnoun	invariability; the state of being invariable

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Variance"

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Word	Definition
variationnoun	The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
variablenessnoun	The quality or state of being variable.
variabilitynoun	The state or characteristic of being variable.
variantnoun	Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.
divisionnoun	(uncountable) The act or process of dividing anything.
divergencenoun	The state or degree of being divergent: of diverging.
disagreementnoun	(uncountable) A condition of not agreeing or concurring.
discrepancynoun	An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.
diversitynoun	The quality of being diverse or different; a difference or unlikeness.
alterationnoun	The act of altering or making different.
modifiednoun	Any vehicle used in modified racing.
balancenoun	(uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
modificationnoun	The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.
changenoun	(countable, uncountable) The process of becoming different.
dividenoun	A thing that divides.
offsetnoun	Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
differentiationnoun	The act or process of differentiating (generally, without a specialized sense).
differentialnoun	A qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things.
distinctionnoun	(specifically) A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.
separately	In a separate manner; not together; apart.