Synonyms for
Variance
Definition
The state or quality of being different or inconsistent.
Synonyms & similar words
variant
division
disagreement
variableness
invariableness
variation
invariability
variability
discrepancy
divergence
difference
discrepancy
variation
deviation
divergence
distinction
disparity
inconsistency
fluctuation
variation
change
shift
alteration
modification
adjustment
adaptation
diversity
multiformity
unlikeness
variety
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- statistical variance
- sample variance
- population variance
- variance analysis
- variance request
- variance report
- significant variance
- budget variance
Word family
Usage note
In statistics, 'variance' refers to a measure of dispersion. In general usage, it means a departure from what is usual or expected, often implying a difference or disagreement.
Example sentences
- The variance in temperature caused the ice to melt.
- There was a large variance in the amount of money donated.
- The variance in the data was unexpected.
- The scientist studied the variance in the results.
- The variance in his mood was concerning.
Quotes
Everyone has a unique story to tell because everyone's life experiences are different. That's what makes life interesting. Embrace the variance.
The beauty of life is that it is not uniform. Embrace the variance and find your own path.
In mathematics, variance is used to describe how far a set of numbers are spread out from the average. In life, variance is used to describe how far we are willing to go to achieve our dreams.