Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Variance.
Variance - as a noun
The second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
moment10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
Example: "A growing divergence of opinion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disagreement16discrepancy21divergence17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difference19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quality of being subject to variation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
variability19variableness17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
changeability24changeableness22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)
Example: "A zoning variance"
An activity that varies from a norm or standard
Example: "Any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
variation12Example Sentences
"There is a significant variance in the test scores."
"The company wants to reduce the variance in their production process."
"The weather forecast predicted a high variance in temperatures for the week."
"The stock market showed a large variance in prices today."
"The research study found a strong variance in participants' responses."
Word Game Points
Is VARIANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, variance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
VARIANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is VARIANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, variance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordVARIANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is VARIANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, variance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVARIANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
