deviation

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deviation Definition

• (n) a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"
• (n) the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
• (n) the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
• (n) deviate behavior
• (n) a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"

deviation Synonyms

• deflection
• deflexion
• departure
• deviance
• deviation
• difference
• digression
• divagation
• divergence
• diversion