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variance
An event that departs from expectations
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noun
An event that departs from expectations
noun
Discord that splits a group
noun
The second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
noun
A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
“A growing divergence of opinion”
noun
The quality of being subject to variation
noun
An official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)
“A zoning variance”
noun
An activity that varies from a norm or standard
“Any variation in his routine was immediately reported”
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A growing divergence of opinion
A zoning variance
Any variation in his routine was immediately reported
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