Words Like DEVIATION
We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEVIATION.
14 Alternative Words Similar to deviation
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2 examples of deviation
1
a deflection from his goal
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a digression into irrelevant details
10 definitions of deviation
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.
3
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.
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the difference between an expected value of an observation or measurement and the actual value.
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a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
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the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
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the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
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a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
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The act of deviating or turning aside.