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varimax

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛːrɪmaks/
Definition of varimax

noun

[mass noun] Statistics
  • a method of factor analysis in which uncorrelated factors are sought by a rotation that maximizes the variance of the factor loadings: [as modifier]:it is common practice to conduct varimax rotation of solutions

Origin:

1950s: blend of variance and maximum