1. deviation - noun
· a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"
Synonym(s): divergence, departure, difference
Hypernym(s): variation, fluctuation
2. deviation - noun
· the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
Hypernym(s): statistic
3. deviation - noun
· the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
Hypernym(s): erroneousness, error
4. deviation - noun
· deviate behavior
Synonym(s): deviance
Hypernym(s): abnormality, irregularity
5. deviation - noun
· 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"
Synonym(s): diversion, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagation
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