variance

1. At variance In a state of discrepancy; differing: The facts are at variance with your story.

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1. A difference between what is expected and what actually occurs.

2. Chemistry The number of thermodynamic variables, such as temperature and pressure, required to specify a state of equilibrium of a system, given by the phase rule.

3. Law A discrepancy between two statements or documents in a proceeding.

4. Law License to engage in an act contrary to a usual rule: a zoning variance.

5. Statistics The square of the standard deviation.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
variance	13	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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vainer	9

7 Letters	Scrabble® Points
acarine	9
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8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
variance	13