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Deviation
01
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
deviations
02
the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
03
separation from accepted norms, standards, or expected patterns of conduct
Examples
His deviation from the company's code of conduct led to his dismissal.
04
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
05
the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
Lexical Tree
deviationism
deviationist
deviation
deviate
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