variance-time curve

variance

— noun the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value — noun an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation) a zoning variance — noun (= variation) an activity that varies from a norm or standard any variation in his routine was immediately reported — noun (= division) discord that splits a group — noun (= discrepancy) an event that departs from expectations — noun (= variability) the quality of being subject to variation — noun (= divergence) a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions a growing divergence of opinion

time Noun

— Time is what we measure with a clock. "What time do you finish work?" "At four o'clock (4:00)." I don't have time to talk to you right now. Can we do it later? — If you do something one time, you do it once.

time Verb

— If you time something, you measure how long it takes in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. Take out your watch and time yourself during the test.

curve Noun

— A curve is a line that is not straight. It is like part of a circle. It starts in one direction and turns. The edge of the flower petal is a beautiful curve.

curve Verb

— To move in a curve. The car curved around the corner. This piece of wood is not good. It is curved.