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
variance
UK /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əns/ US /ˈvæɹ.i.əns/
noun 5
Collocations
5ADJ.
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.
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