Synonyms for variance

Noun

1. discrepancy, variance, variant, deviation, divergence, departure, difference

usage: an event that departs from expectations

2. division, variance, discord, dissension

usage: discord that splits a group

3. variance, moment

usage: the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value

4. discrepancy, disagreement, divergence, variance, difference

usage: a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion"

5. variability, variableness, variance, changeableness, changeability

usage: the quality of being subject to variation

6. variation, variance, activity

usage: an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"