definition of
variance

[1] #1 variance n. [discrepancy, variant] an event that departs from expectations. wn

[2] #2 variance n. [division] discord that splits a group. wn

[3] #3 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. wn

[4] #4 variance n. [discrepancy, disagreement, divergence] a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion". wn

[5] #5 variance n. [variability, variableness] the quality of being subject to variation. wn