variance

noun

var·i·ance ˈver-ē-ən(t)s How to pronounce variance (audio)

: the fact, quality, or state of being variable or variant : difference, variation

yearly variance in crops

: the fact or state of being in disagreement : dissension, dispute

: a disagreement between two parts of the same legal proceeding that must be consonant

: a license to do some act contrary to the usual rule

a zoning variance

: the square of the standard deviation

Example Sentences

There was some variance in the results. We noticed a slight variance between the quality of the samples. He had to get a variance to add a garage on to his house.

Recent Examples on the Web But the store tried in vain to seek a variance from the city's zoning board for a monument sign — a type of freestanding sign that would advertise to westbound passersby.

Amelia Pak-harvey, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2021 Wimmer Brothers is seeking a parking variance from village officials.

Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2021 Ipsaro must obtain a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals in order to overrule this limitation.

Laura Bednar, cleveland, 9 May 2021 The reason behind the variance in heat of many chili peppers from pepper to pepper is due to the amount of capsaicin produced during growing.

Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 Some states offer a little wiggle room in terms of allowable THC and cannabinoid content variance on the label.

Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Its attorney, Dennis Nevar, has stated that without the variance, there would be no sale to DealPoint.

cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022 But the variance in state regulation also affects how well spouses can insulate each other from debt.

Michael Waters, The New Yorker, 12 July 2022 As for her favorite berries to preserve, the variance of wild ones native to the upper parts of North America paints a different picture than the big four in Southern California.

Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2022 See More

Legal Definition

variance

noun

var·i·ance ˈver-ē-əns How to pronounce variance (audio)

: a disagreement between two documents or positions

especially : a disagreement between allegations (as in an indictment or complaint) and proof offered at trial that warrants an appropriate remedy (as a directed verdict or an acquittal) when prejudicial to the substantial rights of the defendant

: an authorization to do something contrary to the usual restriction

a variance granted by a state agency

especially : permission for a use of real property that is prohibited by a zoning ordinance see also unnecessary hardship compare spot zoning

单词	at variance
释义	variance noun var·i·ance ˈver-ē-ən(t)s 1 : the fact, quality, or state of being variable or variant : difference, variation yearly variance in crops 2 : the fact or state of being in disagreement : dissension, dispute 3 : a disagreement between two parts of the same legal proceeding that must be consonant 4 : a license to do some act contrary to the usual rule a zoning variance 5 : the square of the standard deviation Phrases at variance : not in harmony or agreement Synonyms conflict disaccord discord discordance discordancy disharmony dissension dissention dissent dissidence dissonance disunion disunity division friction infighting inharmony schism strife war warfare See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences There was some variance in the results. We noticed a slight variance between the quality of the samples. He had to get a variance to add a garage on to his house. Recent Examples on the Web But the store tried in vain to seek a variance from the city's zoning board for a monument sign — a type of freestanding sign that would advertise to westbound passersby. Amelia Pak-harvey, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2021 Wimmer Brothers is seeking a parking variance from village officials. Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2021 Ipsaro must obtain a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals in order to overrule this limitation. Laura Bednar, cleveland, 9 May 2021 The reason behind the variance in heat of many chili peppers from pepper to pepper is due to the amount of capsaicin produced during growing. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 Some states offer a little wiggle room in terms of allowable THC and cannabinoid content variance on the label. Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Its attorney, Dennis Nevar, has stated that without the variance, there would be no sale to DealPoint. cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022 But the variance in state regulation also affects how well spouses can insulate each other from debt. Michael Waters, The New Yorker, 12 July 2022 As for her favorite berries to preserve, the variance of wild ones native to the upper parts of North America paints a different picture than the big four in Southern California. Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English variaunce "change, variety, discrepancy," borrowed from Anglo-French variance, borrowed from Latin variantia, "diversity, variety," from variant-, varians variant entry 1 + -ia -ia entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing variance analysis of variance at variance analysis of variance at variance Legal Definition variance noun var·i·ance ˈver-ē-əns 1 : a disagreement between two documents or positions especially : a disagreement between allegations (as in an indictment or complaint) and proof offered at trial that warrants an appropriate remedy (as a directed verdict or an acquittal) when prejudicial to the substantial rights of the defendant 2 : an authorization to do something contrary to the usual restriction a variance granted by a state agency especially : permission for a use of real property that is prohibited by a zoning ordinance see also unnecessary hardship compare spot zoning at variance phrase as in inconsistent not being in agreement or harmony The final price was at variance with what we had been quoted. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inconsistent conflicting mutually exclusive incompatible contrary contradictory repugnant discordant at odds discrepant inconsonant inharmonious clashing incongruous disagreeing opposite antagonistic antipodal irreconcilable antithetical diametric antipodean opposing diametrical Antonyms & Near Antonyms correspondent (with or to) conformable (to) consistent compatible harmonious consonant congruent agreeing concordant nonconflicting similar like akin accordant congruous See More
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variance

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