variance (EN)

noun

noun “variance”

1. inconsistency between two or more things
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   The variance between the two reports caused confusion among the team.
2. the amount of difference between two or more things
   There is high variance in sales between months.
3. (in statistics) the average squared deviation from the mean
   The scientist calculated the variance to understand the data's spread.
4. (law) an official permission to do something that is usually not allowed by the regulations
   The company obtained a variance to build a taller structure than zoning laws typically permit.