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English to English noun
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an event that departs from expectations |  | source: wordnet30
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discord that splits a group |  | source: wordnet30
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the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value |  | source: wordnet30
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a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions |  | Example: a growing divergence of opinion
source: wordnet30
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the quality of being subject to variation |  | source: wordnet30
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an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation) |  | Example: a zoning variance
source: wordnet30
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an activity that varies from a norm or standard |  | Example: any variation in his routine was immediately reported
source: wordnet30
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The quality or state of being variant; change of condition; variation. |  | source: webster1913
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