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   deviation

   /ˌdiːvɪˈeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard: "deviation from a norm"
   • 2. the amount by which a single measurement differs from a fixed value such as the mean: "a significant deviation from the average value"
   • 3. the deflection of a ship's compass needle caused by iron in the ship.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via French from medieval Latin deviatio(n-), from Latin deviare (see deviate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. deviationism noun
   • 2. deviationist noun
   • 3. deviational adjective

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEVIATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the action of being or doing something that is different from the usual or common way of behaving: deviation from Any deviation from the party philosophy is seen as betrayal. We do not expect any significant deviations from the business plan. mathematics specialized. the amount by which a measurement is different from a fixed number or amount:

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deviationDeviation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEVIATION is an act or instance of deviating. How to use deviation in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEVIATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Deviation means doing something that is different from what people consider to be normal or acceptable.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › deviationDeviation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Anything that varies from the accepted norm or standard is called a deviation. It is common in math and science, but it can refer to anything that differs from the expected.

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   noun. an act or result of deviating. statistics the difference between an observed value in a series of such values and their arithmetic mean. the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances. deviation. / dē′vē-ā ′ shən / The difference between one number in a set and the mean of the set. Discover More. Other Words From.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdeviation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of deviation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › deviationDeviation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   DEVIATION meaning: 1 : an action, behavior, or condition that is different from what is usual or expected; 2 : the difference between the average of a group of numbers and a particular number in that group.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › deviationDeviation - definition of deviation by The Free Dictionary

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   1. an act or result of deviating. 2. (Statistics) statistics the difference between an observed value in a series of such values and their arithmetic mean. 3. (Navigation) the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances.

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    deviation meaning, definition, what is deviation: a noticeable difference from what is exp...: Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEVIATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    DEVIATION meaning: 1. the action of being or doing something that is different from the usual or common way of…. Learn more.