VARIANCE

n. 1 variation, difference, disparity, discrepancy, disagreement, deviation, inconsistency, divergence, incongruity The monitor takes account of minute variance in blood pressure 2 disagreement, misunderstanding, discord, difference (of opinion), dissension, contention, dispute, dissent, controversy, quarrel, conflict, argument, debate, lack of harmony, falling out, schism, rift There has never been any variance between us about the disciplining of the children 3 at variance. in dispute, in disagreement, quarrelling, in contention, in conflict The workforce was at variance with management in the matter of day care