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variance Synonyms

Another word for variance

Choosing another word for variance depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state, fact, or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent; an instance of discrepancy between two things.

Usage Example

"The auditor noticed a significant discrepancy between the projected budget and the actual expenditures."

Strongest
discrepancy
divergence
variation
Strong
difference
inconsistency
disparity
deviation
conflict

• noun (Context 2)

In statistics and probability theory, a quantitative measure of the spread or dispersion of a set of numbers, calculated as the average of the squared differences from the mean.

Usage Example

"A low dispersion indicates that the data points tend to be very close to the expected mean."

Strong
dispersion

• noun (Context 3)

An official permit or exemption granted by a municipal authority allowing a property owner to deviate from standard zoning or building regulations.

Usage Example

"The homeowners applied to the city council for a zoning dispensation so they could build a workshop closer to the property line."

Strong
dispensation
exemption
exception
waiver

Opposites of variance

The opposite of variance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

agreement
consistency
uniformity
harmony
conformity
restriction
concord
prohibition
See all opposites of variance

• Nearby Words

variable bush viper
variableness
variably
variance
variant
variation
varicolored

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Variance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/variance
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