variance

The word “variance” has 3 syllables: var-i-ance.

It's pronounced as /ˈvɛəriəns/.


What is synonym and antonym for variance?

In the thesaurus, “variance” has 12 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for variance along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for variance

  • conflict
  • discord
  • discordance
  • discordancy
  • dissent
  • dissention
  • division
  • friction
  • schism
  • strife
  • war
  • warfare

Antonyms for variance

  • agreement
  • harmony
  • peace

Meanings of variance

  • noun
    1. The act of varying or the state of being variable.
    2. A difference between what is expected and what is observed; deviation.
    3. The state of differing or being in conflict.
    4. An official permit to do something that is ordinarily forbidden by regulations.
    5. A discrepancy between two legal documents.
    6. A departure from a cause of action originally in a complaint.
    7. The second central moment in probability.
    8. The number of degrees of freedom in a system.
    9. Covariance and contravariance generally.

Example Sentences

  • In statistics, variance measures the spread or dispersion of a data set.
  • The variance in test scores among students highlighted the diversity of academic performance.
  • Engineers strive to minimize variance in manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality.
  • Legal contracts often include clauses to address unforeseen variance in circumstances.
  • The economist analyzed the variance in market prices over time to identify patterns of volatility.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to variance, such as: agreement, conflict, discord, discordance, discordancy, dissent, dissention.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • volatility
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