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negligible variance

/ˈnɛdʒɪdʒəbəl vɛɪəriəns/ · neg.li.gi.bil.var.i.ance
noun
  1. A small difference or variation between data points or measurements. The study found that the negligible variance in the experimental results was due to the high precision of the instruments used.
  2. A small discrepancy or difference between expected and actual values. The negligible variance between the predicted and actual yields of the crop was a welcome surprise for the farmers.
Did you know? The concept of negligible variance is crucial in many fields, including engineering, finance, and medicine, where small differences can have significant consequences.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 23, 2026