Synonyms: divergence, disagreement, discrepancy, variance
Definition: a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
Usage: a growing divergence of opinion
Similar words: difference
Definition: the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Usage: there are many differences between jazz and rock
Synonyms: discrepancy, variance, variant
Definition: an event that departs from expectations
Similar words: departure, deviation, difference, divergence
Definition: a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
Usage: the deviation from the mean