variances

1. an event that departs from expectationsSynonyms: discrepancy, variance, variant

2. discord that splits a groupSynonyms: division, variance

3. the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean valueSynonyms: variance

4. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinionsExamples: "a growing divergence of opinion"Synonyms: disagreement, discrepancy, divergence, variance

5. the quality of being subject to variationSynonyms: variability, variableness, varianceAntonyms: invariability, invariableness

6. an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)Examples: "a zoning variance"Synonyms: variance