deviation

(noun)

noun

1. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

- the deviation from the mean

Similar word(s): departure, difference, divergence

Definition categories: event, fluctuation, variation

2. the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function

Definition categories: thought, statistic

3. the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances

Definition categories: attribute, erroneousness, error

4. deviate behavior

Similar word(s): deviance

Definition categories: act, abnormality, irregularity

5. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

Similar word(s): deflection, deflexion, digression, divagation, diversion

Definition categories: act, turn, turning