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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.