Meaning & Definition of Variance in English

1. An event that departs from expectations

2. Discord that splits a group

3. The second moment around the mean

• The expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value

4. A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

• "A growing divergence of opinion"

5. The quality of being subject to variation

6. An official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)

• "A zoning variance"

7. An activity that varies from a norm or standard

• "Any variation in his routine was immediately reported"