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Meaning of 'deviation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Deviation [ 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.
- The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
- 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.

Meaning of 'deviation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . deviation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
Example in sentence:
  • a deflection from his goal;
  • a digression into irrelevant details;
  • a diversion from the main highway
Meaning (2):
- a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
Example in sentence:
  • the deviation from the mean

Nearby Words:

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