deviation

word

Definition

A deviation is the action of moving away from what is usual, expected, or standard. It often refers to a difference from a set path, rule, or average.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in formal, technical, or mathematical contexts. Common collocations: 'deviation from the norm', 'standard deviation' (statistics). Can describe both physical or abstract differences. Not usually used for people’s behavior unless in technical or formal analysis.

Spanish: desviaciónPortuguese (BR): desvioPortuguese (PT): desvioChinese (Simplified): 偏差Chinese (Traditional): 偏差Hindi: विचलनArabic: انحراف

Example Sentences

A small deviation from the path can lead to getting lost.

basic

There was a minor deviation in his speech from the usual topic.

natural

Statisticians look for deviations from the expected results.

natural

Even a small deviation can change the experiment’s outcome.

natural

Any deviation from the rules will be punished.

basic

The deviation of the line shows the error in the measurement.

basic