variance

UK /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əns/ US /ˈvæɹ.i.əns/

noun 5

Definitions

noun

The act of varying or the state of being variable.

A difference between what is expected and what is observed; deviation.

Certain other factors were considered to explain the variance from expected figures. All seven aviators smoked. Each considered himself to be in good physical condition, though none found the time to exercise regularly. No aviator was obese.

This remains an important tool and relies on simple subtraction to evaluate the difference ( variance ) between a planned result and an actual measurement.

The state of differing or being in conflict.

But here, again, is the old variance between nature and fortune: each seems to delight in marring the work of the other.

An official permit to do something that is ordinarily forbidden by regulations.

A discrepancy between two legal documents.

Collocations

ADJ.

constant, expected, mean, planned, poor, used

The expected variance in test scores was higher than the teachers had anticipated.

VERB + VARIANCE

evaluate, explain, having, research

The study explains variance in test scores by examining different teaching methods.

VARIANCE + NOUN

definitions, v

The two reports showed significant variance in their definitions of what constitutes a successful outcome.

PREP.

between, from, into, with

There was some variance between the two test results, so we decided to run it again.

ADV.

such

The team's performance was such variance that coaches couldn't predict weekly outcomes.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — an activity that varies from a norm or standard

variation

noun — the quality of being subject to variation

variability
variableness

noun — a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

noun — discord that splits a group

division

noun — an event that departs from expectations

Antonyms

invariability
invariableness
invariance

Idioms & Phrases

at variance

Not in accord; in a state of disagreement.

Bill Clinton was elected on an untenable premise: that it is the job of the President to manage the economy. Yes, that is what we have come to expect of Presidents; but this expect

Example Bank

Certain other factors were considered to explain the variance from expected figures. All seven aviators smoked. Each considered himself to be in good physical condition, though none found the time to

Wiktionary

This remains an important tool and relies on simple subtraction to evaluate the difference ( variance ) between a planned result and an actual measurement.

Wiktionary

Whenever a patient is recorded as having a variance (V), it is important to return soon afterwards to see if the care intervention has helped.

Wiktionary

A random variable is definitely a constant if the variance is zero.

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You can't describe the result of a non-parametric test with a statistical parameter such as variance.

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I need to calculate the mean and the variance.

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