VARIANCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VARIANCE?

Need another word that means the same as “variance”? Find 36 synonyms and 30 related words for “variance” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Variance” are: disagreement, discrepancy, divergence, variation, division, variant, variability, variableness, difference, dissimilarity, conflict, deviation, contrast, distinction, contradiction, imbalance, incongruity, at odds, not in keeping, out of keeping, out of line, out of step, in opposition, clashing, in disagreement, contrary, contradictory, irreconcilable, in conflict, contrasting, at cross purposes, at loggerheads, opposite, poles apart, polar, at outs

Variance as a Noun

Definitions of "Variance" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “variance” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent.
• An activity that varies from a norm or standard.
• The second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value.
• A discrepancy between two statements or documents.
• An official dispensation from a rule or regulation, typically a building regulation.
• The state or fact of disagreeing or quarrelling.
• An official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation.
• A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions.
• A quantity equal to the square of the standard deviation.
• Discord that splits a group.
• The quality of being subject to variation.
• An event that departs from expectations.

Synonyms of "Variance" as a noun (36 Words)

at cross purposes	A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium.
at loggerheads	A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium.
at odds	100 at equal 1 kip in Laos.
at outs	100 at equal 1 kip in Laos.
clashing	A minor short-term fight.
conflict	A state of mind in which a person experiences a clash of opposing feelings or needs. The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph.
contradiction	(logic) a statement that is necessarily false. The statement he is brave and he is not brave is a contradiction.
contradictory	A contradictory proposition.
contrary	A contrary proposition. An Act applies only to the United Kingdom unless the contrary is expressed.
contrast	The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared. The day began cold and blustery in contrast to almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine.
contrasting	The act of distinguishing by comparing differences.
deviation	A variation that deviates from the standard or norm. A significant deviation from the average value.
difference	An alteration in a coat of arms to distinguish members or branches of a family. The difference in her is amazing.
disagreement	The speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing. There was some disagreement about the details.
discrepancy	An event that departs from expectations. There s a discrepancy between your account and his.
dissimilarity	The quality of being dissimilar. The similarity or dissimilarity between humans and other animals.
distinction	Excellence that sets someone or something apart from others. A novelist of distinction.
divergence	A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions. A fundamental divergence of attitude.
division	Biology a group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category. The villagers lived in a communal building and there were no solid divisions between neighbours.
imbalance	(mathematics) a lack of symmetry. The condition is caused by a hormonal imbalance.
in conflict	A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.
in disagreement	A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.
in opposition	A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.
incongruity	The quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate. The incongruity of his fleshy face and skinny body disturbed her.
irreconcilable	Any of two or more ideas or statements that cannot be made compatible.
not in keeping	A state in midwestern United States.
opposite	A person or thing that is totally different from or the reverse of someone or something else. We were opposites in temperament.
out of keeping	A failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball.
out of line	A failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball.
out of step	A failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball.
polar	A variable binary star which emits strongly polarized light one component being a strongly magnetic white dwarf.
poles apart	A long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting.
variability	Lack of consistency or fixed pattern; liability to vary or change. Seasonal variability in water levels.
variableness	The quality of being subject to variation.
variant	A variable quantity that is random. A variant spelling.
variation	A solo dance or dance figure. Regional variations in house prices.

Usage Examples of "Variance" as a noun

• The stylistic variances of classical dance.
• A zoning variance.
• They were at variance with all their previous allies.
• Her light tone was at variance with her sudden trembling.

Associations of "Variance" (30 Words)

alter	Make an alteration to. Plans to alter the dining hall.
asymmetry	Lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry. The global system is marked by great asymmetry the most important goods are controlled by groups in a relatively small number of countries.
change	Change clothes put on different clothes. Father had to learn how to change the baby.
changed	Changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism. He s an altered or changed man since his election to Congress.
convert	A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief. He is a recent convert to the Church.
difference	A point or way in which people or things are dissimilar. Their difference from one another.
diversification	The condition of being varied. The company is benefiting from geographical diversification.
diversion	An attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack. A diversion from the main highway.
divert	Reallocate (money or resources) to a different purpose. An aircraft has diverted and will be with you shortly.
fluctuate	Cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern. The stock market fluctuates.
fluctuation	An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation. The fluctuations of the sea.
flux	Treat a metal object with a flux to promote melting. The newness and flux of the computer industry.
imbalance	A lack of symmetry. A hormonal imbalance.
instability	The quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute. She showed increasing signs of mental instability.
invariant	Unvarying in nature. The pattern of cell divisions was found to be invariant.
metamorphose	(of an insect or amphibian) undergo metamorphosis, especially into the adult form. In Kafka s story a person metamorphoses into a bug.
modification	Slightly modified copy; not an exact copy. A number of modifications are being carried out to the engines.
modify	Transform (a structure) from its original anatomical form during development or evolution. She may be prepared to modify her views.
mutant	A mutant form. Frequently only a small percentage of the offspring of mutants resemble their parents.
splice	Join (pieces of timber, film, or tape) at the ends. The break was due to an imperfect splice.
transfigure	Change completely the nature or appearance of. The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman.
transform	Change a mathematical entity by transformation. He wanted to transform himself into a successful businessman.
transformation	The heritable modification of a cell from its normal state to a malignant state. British society underwent a radical transformation.
transmogrify	Change completely the nature or appearance of. His home was transmogrified into a hippy crash pad.
transmute	Change in form, nature, or substance. The quest to transmute lead into gold.
unbalance	A lack of balance or state of disequilibrium. An unbalance between the currents in the live and neutral wires.
variability	The quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity. A great deal of variability in quality.
variation	The angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north. He patented a variation on the sandal.
vary	Differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class. The properties vary in price.
version	Create a new version of. He told her his version of events.