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LARGE vs DMAX vs DVAR

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

LARGE

Statistical

LARGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.

DMAX

Database

DMAX belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

DVAR

Statistical

DVAR belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

LARGE

Statisticians

LARGE is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.

DVAR

Statisticians

DVAR is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

LARGE

Statistical Analysis

LARGE is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

DMAX

Data Analysis

DMAX is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

DVAR

Statistical Analysis

DVAR is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

LARGE

Finding Nth Largest Value

LARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.

DMAX

Database Max Value

DMAX is known for Database Max Value.

DVAR

Database Variance

DVAR is known for Database Variance.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

LARGE

Excel 97

LARGE was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

DMAX

Excel 95

DMAX was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

DVAR

Excel 95

DVAR was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

LARGE

Popular in sports statistics

DMAX

Originally part of Lotus 1-2-3 compatibility

DVAR

Statisticians favorite database function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

LARGE

The function for people who think being average isn't good enough

DMAX

The maximalist's pride and joy

DVAR

Makes variance feel important

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

LARGE

Simple

LARGE has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

DMAX

Advanced

DMAX has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

DVAR

Advanced

DVAR has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

DMAX

Range

DMAX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.

DVAR

Range

DVAR accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

LARGE

Excel 2016

LARGE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

LARGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

DMAX

Excel 97

DMAX is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version Click to see all.

DVAR

Excel 97

DVAR is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

LARGE

2

LARGE needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DMAX

3

DMAX needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

DVAR

3

DVAR needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

LARGE

Number

LARGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

DMAX

Text

DMAX accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Criteria

DMAX accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations Click to see all.

DVAR

Text

DVAR accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Criteria

DVAR accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

LARGE

Simple To Use

Flexible Ranking

DMAX

Efficient With Large Datasets

Reliable Results

Excellent For Database Analysis

Flexible Criteria

DVAR

Statistical Precision

Database Integration

Accurate Statistical Analysis

Database Compatible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

LARGE

Array Size Limitations

Not Dynamic

DMAX

Complex Syntax

Database Structure Dependent

Limited To Database Ranges

Functions that only work with database-style ranges, limiting data structure options Click to see all.

DVAR

Limited Audience

Functions designed for particular user groups, reducing general usability Click to see all.

Complex Syntax

Complex For Beginners

Limited Use Cases