Simple meaning
What does Variance mean?
Variance means how much things differ from each other.
Dictionary definition
the amount of difference or spread among things being compared.
Example sentences
Variance in a sentence
easy
The chart helped us understand variance in a clear way.
medium
In class discussion, we used variance to compare the results.
hard
The reading passage used variance to explain changes in amount and degree.
Synonyms
Words like Variance
amountClose in meaning in many contexts.
levelClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lackHelpful contrast for meaning.
absenceHelpful contrast for meaning.
Word family
Variance word family
Base word
variance
noun
variance
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does variance mean?
VARIANCE means variance means how much things differ from each other.
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