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Definition of Deviation
1. Noun. A variation that deviates from the standard or norm. "The deviation from the mean"
Generic synonyms: Fluctuation, Variation
Specialized synonyms: Discrepancy, Variance, Variant, Driftage, Flection, Flexion, Inflection
Derivative terms: Depart, Deviate, Differentiate, Differentiate, Differentiate, Diverge
2. Noun. The difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function.
Generic synonyms: Statistic
Specialized synonyms: Outlier, Mean Deviation, Mean Deviation From The Mean
Derivative terms: Deviate
3. Noun. The error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances.
4. Noun. Deviate behavior.
Generic synonyms: Abnormality, Irregularity
Derivative terms: Deviant, Deviate, Deviate
5. Noun. A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern). "A deflection from his goal"
Generic synonyms: Turn, Turning
Specialized synonyms: Red Herring
Derivative terms: Deflect, Deflect, Deflect, Deflect, Deviate, Deviate, Digress, Divagate, Diversionary, Diversionist, Divert
Definition of Deviation
1. 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.
Definition of Deviation
1. Noun. 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. ¹
2. Noun. The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense. ¹
3. Noun. (context: contract law) 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. ¹
4. Noun. (context: Absolute Deviation) The shortest distance between the center of the target and the point where a projectile hits or bursts. ¹
5. Noun. (statistics) For interval variables and ratio variables, a measure of difference between the observed value and the mean. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deviation
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Medical Definition of Deviation
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1. 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.
2. The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
2. 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.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deviation
Literary usage of Deviation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1862)
"The first two terms represent the " Semicircular" deviation, ... The "semicircular"
deviation is, on the plan proposed by the Astronomer Royal, ..."
2. A Text-book of Physics: Including a Collection of Examples and Questions by William Watson (1920)
"318 (b), represents the path of a ray when the deviation is a minimum. Then a
ray of light incident along RM would travel along ..."
3. Commentaries on American Law by James Kent (1873)
"(2) Of Deviation. — The policy relates only to the voyage described in it, ...
In the case of an unjustifiable deviation, the insurer is discharged; ..."
4. The Theory of Light by Thomas Preston (1901)
"Since the deviation depends on the wave frequency (or colour) of the light, ...
To measure the minimum deviation for any ray the telescope is turned to view ..."
5. The Law of Railways: Embracing Corporations, Eminent Domain, Contracts by Isaac Fletcher Redfield (1869)
"The extent of deviation is to be measured from the line delineated upon the plans
to the actual medium filum of the railway as constructed, and the fact of ..."
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