Deviation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌdiːvɪˈeɪʃn|
Brit.
|diːvɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n|
noun
- a variation that deviates from the standard or norm (syn: departure, difference, divergence)
- the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
- deviate behavior (syn: deviance)
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) (syn: deflection, deflexion, digression, divagation, diversion)
the deviation from the mean
- the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function- the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
- deviate behavior (syn: deviance)
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) (syn: deflection, deflexion, digression, divagation, diversion)
Extra examples
There have been slight deviations in the satellite's orbit.
Having juice instead of coffee was a deviation from his usual routine.
The pattern's deviation from the norm is significant.
These rituals represented a deviation from established practices.
Any deviation from the party's faith is seen as betrayal.
Word forms
noun
singular: deviation
plural: deviations
singular: deviation
plural: deviations
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