| covariance |
in statistics, a measure of how two variables are related, equal to the product of the deviation of each variable from its mean. In positive covariance, the two variables (such as temperature and air conditioner use) are directly related and follow the same trend. In negative covariance, the two variables (such as temperature and heater use) are inversely related and follow opposite trends. |
| covariation |
in statistics, correlated variation of two or more variables. |
| cove |
a small recess in a shoreline; bay. [4 definitions] |
| coven |
a group or band of witches, esp. one having thirteen members. |
| covenant |
a usu. formal agreement between two or more parties to engage in or refrain from something. [6 definitions] |
| Coventry |
a city in central England. |
| cover |
to put or spread something over or on, as for protection or concealment. [21 definitions] |
| coverable |
combined form of cover. |
| coverage |
the amount or type of protection available against loss or liability as provided by insurance or reserve funds, or the protection itself. [3 definitions] |
| coveralls |
a one-piece protective garment with trousers and sleeves, worn by workmen over clothing. |
| cover charge |
a fixed amount charged by nightclubs and restaurants in addition to the price of food and drink, often used to defray the cost of live entertainment or music. |
| cover crop |
a quick-growing crop planted to prevent soil erosion or soil depletion. |
| covered wagon |
a large wagon with a high arched canvas cover, used by American pioneers. |
| cover girl |
a young woman whose picture is on the cover of a magazine. |
| cover ground |
to pass over an area. [2 definitions] |
| covering |
something that covers or conceals. |
| coverless |
combined form of cover. |
| coverlet |
the topmost cover on a bed; bedspread or counterpane. |
| cover letter |
a letter of explanation enclosed with a document, package, or the like. |
| cover story |
a magazine article featured in the picture or headlines on the magazine's cover. [2 definitions] |
| covert |
concealed or done in secret. [3 definitions] |