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1. (n.) variance
the state of being variable or different.
2. variance
an instance of varying.
3. variance
Statistics. the square of the standard deviation.
4. variance
the number of degrees of freedom of a physical system.
5. variance
Law.
6. variance
a discrepancy, as between two sworn statements.
7. variance
a departure from the cause of action originally stated in a legal complaint.
8. variance
a permit to do something normally regulated by law.
9. variance
a disagreement or dispute.
10. variance
at variance, in a state of disagreement.
Etymology: (1300–50; ME < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) discrepancy, variance, variant
an event that departs from expectations
2. (noun) division, variance
discord that splits a group
3. (noun) variance
the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
4. (noun) discrepancy, disagreement, divergence, variance
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
"a growing divergence of opinion"
5. (noun) variability, variableness, variance
the quality of being subject to variation
6. (noun) variance
an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)
"a zoning variance"
7. (noun) variation, variance
an activity that varies from a norm or standard
"any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) variance
the quality or state of being variant; change of condition; variation
2. (noun) variance
difference that produce dispute or controversy; disagreement; dissension; discord; dispute; quarrel
3. (noun) variance
a disagreement or difference between two parts of the same legal proceeding, which, to be effectual, ought to agree, -- as between the writ and the declaration, or between the allegation and the proof
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