Variance
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
The variance is the mean square deviation of the variable around the average value. It reflects the dispersion of the empirical values around its mean.
Framework senses
- §1
- A quantifiable deviation, departure, or divergence away from a known baseline or expected value
- §1
- The variance is the mean square deviation of the variable around the average value. It reflects the dispersion of the empirical values around its mean.
- §1
- an activity that varies from a norm or standard
- §2
- an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)
- §3
- the quality of being subject to variation
- §4
- a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
- §5
- the second moment around the mean
- §6
- discord that splits a group
- §7
- an event that departs from expectations