Deviation

[diːvɪ'eɪʃ(ə)n] or ['divɪ'eʃən]

Definition

(noun.) deviate behavior.

(noun.) the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances.

(noun.) the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function.

(noun.) a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; 'the deviation from the mean'.

Checker: Sherman--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of deviating; a wandering from the way; variation from the common way, from an established rule, etc.; departure, as from the right course or the path of duty.

(n.) The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.

(n.) The voluntary and unnecessary departure of a ship from, or delay in, the regular and usual course of the specific voyage insured, thus releasing the underwriters from their responsibility.

Editor: Sweeney

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Divergence, departure, depression, divarication, turning, aberration.[2]. Difference, variation, variance, change, alteration.[3]. Error, offence, iniquity, sin.

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Examples

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