How to Use variance in a Sentence

variance

noun

• He had to get a variance to add a garage on to his house.
• There was some variance in the results.
• We noticed a slight variance between the quality of the samples.
• Like the Wild, a huge variance with votes in all five spots but most in the 3-4 range.
  — Michael Rand, Star Tribune, 27 Oct. 2020
• With the variance granted, the shows carried on until the end of the summer.
  — Peter Rubin, Longreads, 2 May 2023
• Some of the variances in rainfall are among the lowest since 1893, Davis said.
  — Alicia Wallace, CNN, 26 Aug. 2023
• Huge variance, with at least three votes in all five spots.
  — Michael Rand, Star Tribune, 27 Oct. 2020
• In the West, there’s so much variance that Utah could fall in the first round if things broke poorly.
  — Shane Young, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2021
• While the endpoint is the same for the elite competitors, there is variance in how the athletes start the kick.
  — Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Apr. 2023
• Last week, variance caught up to us as well, in our first losing week.
  — David Hill, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
• There will be some variance, which is yet to be explained.
  — Chris Smith, BGR, 2 July 2021
• Note: Since it’s made from natural rattan, there will be a variance in the hue of the piece.
  — Rachel Dube, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
• Thus, given the higher variance, this game is an easy pass for me.
  — Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 3 Dec. 2022
• Cordish would need to ask for an exception, known as a variance.
  — Alison Knezevich, baltimoresun.com, 17 Dec. 2021
• There will be variance in how much the new vehicle will cost, too, for the same reason.
  — Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 10 Apr. 2022
• The variances had to deal with building and site design to fit the gas station on the 1.3-acre property.
  — Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2024
• This is an easy way to create height and visual variance with just books.
  — oregonlive, 12 Dec. 2020
• The applicant is in the process of seeking a variance, Barrows said.
  — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2021
• Guillette was hoping the city would grant her variance.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2022
• Council will be asked to vote on approving the variance soon, Kline said.
  — Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022
• His idea was to do it exactly the same way every time — no variance.
  — Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 July 2022
• Gallup has found that 70% of the variance between lousy, good and great cultures can be found in the knowledge, skills and talent of the team leader.
  — Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 22 May 2022
• While the height of the new sign is a foot shorter, the dealership needs a variance because the new one still exceeds city code by 10 feet.
  — Suzanne Baker, chicagotribune.com, 7 Jan. 2022
• The state variance is expiring, and the city did not ask for an extension.
  — Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
• The state variance is expiring, and the city did not ask for an extension.
  — Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
• As the state variance was close to expiring this spring, the city did not ask for an extension.
  — Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
• If the change becomes law, Women's Med would need to find new doctors for its variance.
  — Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2021
• Maybe Monday was just one of those random variance bad-shooting nights for the Utah Jazz.
  — Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2021
• Hawaii, which doesn't experience much daylight variance due to its proximity to the equator, is the only other state that remains on standard time throughout the year.
  — Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
• The variance in property taxes by state reflect differences in home values and individual state property tax rates.
  — Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 11 Nov 2024