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variance n. [
discrepancy, variant] an event that departs from expectations
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variance n. [
division] discord that splits a group
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variance n. the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
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variance n. [
discrepancy, disagreement, divergence] a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion"
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variance n. [
variability, variableness] the quality of being subject to variation
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