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BNC: 6723 COCA: 6460

deviation

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deviation /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/ noun
plural deviations
deviation
/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
noun
plural deviations
Learner's definition of DEVIATION
: an action, behavior, or condition that is different from what is usual or expected背离;偏差
[count]
[noncount]
[count] technical : the difference between the average of a group of numbers and a particular number in that group偏差
BNC: 6723 COCA: 6460

deviation

noun

de·​vi·​a·​tion ˌdē-vē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce deviation (audio)
: an act or instance of deviating: such as
a
navigation : deflection of the needle of a compass caused by local magnetic influences (as in a ship)
b
mathematics : the difference between a value in a frequency distribution and a fixed number (such as the mean)
c
: departure from an established ideology or party line
deviation from Communist orthodoxy
d
: noticeable or marked departure from accepted norms (see norm sense 2) of behavior
deviationist noun or adjective

Example Sentences

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.
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Word History

Etymology

see deviate entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deviation was in the 15th century
BNC: 6723 COCA: 6460

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