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subvariance

subvariance noun: a variance making up part of a larger variance.

Noun

subvariance (plural subvariances)

  1. A variance making up part of a larger variance.
    • This variance can also be broken down into three subvariances: a direct labor efficiency variance, a yield variance that relates to materials usage, and a variable overhead efficiency variance.2010, Steven M. Bragg, The Ultimate Accountants' Reference

Forms of subvariance

pluralsubvariances

Origin of subvariance

From sub- + variance.

Questions about subvariance

What does subvariance mean?
Subvariance means a variance making up part of a larger variance.
What part of speech is subvariance?
Subvariance is a noun.
What is the plural of subvariance?
The plural of subvariance is subvariances.

Words near subvariance in the dictionary

  1. subvalvar
  2. subvalvular
  3. subvar.
  4. subvariable
  5. subvariables
  6. subvariance
  7. subvariances
  8. subvariant
  9. subvariants
  10. subvariation
  11. subvariations

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