Synonyms of variance

1. discrepancy, variance, variant, deviation, divergence, departure, difference: usage: an event that departs from expectations
2. division, variance, discord, dissension: usage: discord that splits a group
3. variance, moment: usage: the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
4. discrepancy, disagreement, divergence, variance, difference: usage: a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion"
5. variability, variableness, variance, changeableness, changeability: usage: the quality of being subject to variation
6. variance, dispensation: usage: an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation); "a zoning variance"
7. variation, variance, activity: usage: an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"