covariance
noun
co·vari·ance
ˌkō-ˈver-ē-ən(t)s 
ˈkō-ˌver-
1
: the expected value of the product of the deviations of two random variables from their respective means
2
: the arithmetic mean of the products of the deviations of corresponding values of two quantitative variables from their respective means
Examples of covariance in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The influence of subject characteristics was examined using analysis of covariance.
—
Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2013
But, The putative covariance between these syndromes in the extant literature may underestimate the considerable variability in the relationship across individuals.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2018
For this purpose, the mean, variance, and covariance of the frequency magnitude responses were analyzed and correlated with headphone type and retail value.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2017
And just as natural selection can be blunt and rude in its impact on the covariance of genes and traits, so its relaxation may remove a suffocating vice.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 9 Jan. 2011
In practice, the challenge is often figuring out how to break the general covariance of Einstein’s equations — that is, how to choose a specific coordinate system that is well suited to solving a specific problem.
—Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2018
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2013
But, The putative covariance between these syndromes in the extant literature may underestimate the considerable variability in the relationship across individuals.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2018
For this purpose, the mean, variance, and covariance of the frequency magnitude responses were analyzed and correlated with headphone type and retail value.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2017
And just as natural selection can be blunt and rude in its impact on the covariance of genes and traits, so its relaxation may remove a suffocating vice.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 9 Jan. 2011
In practice, the challenge is often figuring out how to break the general covariance of Einstein’s equations — that is, how to choose a specific coordinate system that is well suited to solving a specific problem.
—Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2018
Dictionary Entries Near covariance
Cite this Entry
“Covariance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/covariance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share