Found 2 items, similar to Variance.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: variance variance n 1: an event that departs from expectations [syn: discrepancy, variant] 2: discord that splits a group [syn: division] 3: the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value 4: a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; “a growing divergence of opinion” [syn: discrepancy, disagreement, divergence] 5: the quality of being subject to variation [syn: variability, variableness] [ant: invariability, invariability] 6: an activity that varies from a norm or standard; “any variation in his routine was immediately reported” [syn: variation]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Variance Variance \Va"ri*ance\, n. [L. variantia.] [1913 Webster] 1. The quality or state of being variant; change of condition; variation. [1913 Webster] 2. Difference that produce dispute or controversy; disagreement; dissension; discord; dispute; quarrel. [1913 Webster] That which is the strength of their amity shall prove the immediate author of their variance. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. (Law) 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. --Bouvier. [1913 Webster] A variance, in disagreement; in a state of dissension or controversy; at enmity. “What cause brought him so soon at variance with himself?” --Milton. [1913 Webster]