Definition of variances

"variances" in the noun sense

1. discrepancy, variance, variant

an event that departs from expectations

2. division, variance

discord that splits a group

3. variance

the second moment around the mean the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value

4. discrepancy, disagreement, divergence, variance

a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

"a growing divergence of opinion"

5. variability, variableness, variance

the quality of being subject to variation

6. variance

an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation

"a zoning variance"

7. variation, variance

an activity that varies from a norm or standard

"any variation in his routine was immediately reported"

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variances in Scrabble®

The word variances is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 14

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters variances:

VARIANCES
(135)
VARIANCES
(135)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (9 words)

arcsine, arsenic, avarice, carinae, carnies, caverns, ravines, varices, viscera

 

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variances in Words With Friends™

The word variances is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters variances:

VARIANCES
(207)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (9 words)

arcsine, arsenic, avarice, carinae, carnies, caverns, ravines, varices, viscera

 

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