variance
Pronunciation: [ˈvɛə.ri.əns]
Word
Context: "mathematics"
(noun) a way to show how much numbers in a group differ from each other. It helps us understand how spread out or how close together numbers are.
Example
The variance of the test scores showed that some students did much better than others.
Example
There was no variance in the number of apples; all the baskets had exactly the same amount.
Example
What is the variance of these temperature readings?
Context: "general usage"
(noun) a difference or change in something compared to what is usual or expected. It's like noticing that something doesn't quite match up.
Example
The weather showed a variance this week, with sunny days turning into rain unexpectedly.
Example
There was no variance in her mood; she was happy every single day.
Example
What kind of variance did you notice in the food presentation this time?
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