Plural of variance
regular plural
The plural of variance is variances.
Forms of variance
| Singular | variance /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əns/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | variances |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Variances in a sentence
- Before analysis, homoscedasticities of sample variances were assessed by Cochran's C and Bartlett's Box tests.1989, AW Storey, “The freshwater mussel, Westralunio carteri Iredale, as a biological monitor of organochlorine pesticides”, in Australian…. From the entry homoscedasticity
- The elements of such a correlation matrix do not have asymptotic variances and covariances of the form (1.2), even if S has a Wishart distribution.2002, Karl G. Jöreskog, Dag Sörbom, PRELIS 2 User's Reference Guide, Scientific Software International, page 28. From the entry covariance
- The changes in the strength and dimensions of builtup roofing membranes due to variances in moisture content have been known for a long time but have been documented only recently.1983, Carl G. Cash, “Moisture in Builtup Roofing”, in ASTM Standardization News, volume 11, numbers 7-12, page 32. From the entry builtup
Meaning of variance
- noun The act of varying or the state of being variable.
- noun A difference between what is expected and what is observed; deviation.
- noun The state of differing or being in conflict.
Questions about the plural of variance
- What is the plural of variance?
- The plural of variance is variances.
- Is variance countable?
- Variance is a countable and uncountable noun.
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