noun
an event that departs from expectations
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noun
discord that splits a group
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noun
the second moment around the mean
Examples
- the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
noun
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
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- a growing divergence of opinion
noun
the quality of being subject to variation
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noun
an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)
Examples
- a zoning variance
noun
an activity that varies from a norm or standard
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Examples
- any variation in his routine was immediately reported