Words Like DEVIATION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEVIATION.

14 Alternative Words Similar to deviation

1 Divergence Noun      Synonym Words Like Divergence
2 Departure Noun      Synonym Words Like Departure
3 Difference Noun      Synonym Words Like Difference
4 Diversion Noun      Synonym Words Like Diversion
5 Error Noun      Synonym Words Like Error
6 Fluctuation Noun      Synonym Words Like Fluctuation
7 Turn Noun      Synonym Words Like Turn
8 Turning Noun      Synonym Words Like Turning
9 Variation Noun      Synonym Words Like Variation
10 Outlier Noun      Hyponym
11 Driftage Noun      Hyponym Words Like Driftage
12 Variance Noun      Hyponym Words Like Variance
13 Discrepancy Noun      Hyponym Words Like Discrepancy
14 Flexion Noun      Hyponym Words Like Flexion

2 examples of deviation

1 a deflection from his goal
2 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.
4 the difference between an expected value of an observation or measurement and the actual value.
5 a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
6 the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
7 deviate behavior
8 the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
9 a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
10 The act of deviating or turning aside.
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