variance

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The actual discrepancy, Tinoco said, was 103 votes — a variance of 0.016%.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

While polling heading into the primary showed a lot of variance, the average converged on Paxton leading the race by about 4 points.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Lieberman sees a significant variance in the quality of the management teams in the sector.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

He adds that there was a reassuring positive variance in its life and health unit but that renewals look weak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The variance depends a little on luck and a great deal on the extent of litigation.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote