Deviation Definition

dēvē-āshən
deviations
noun
deviations
The act of deviating or turning aside.
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The act or an instance of deviating.
Webster's New World
Divergence from an accepted idea, policy, or norm of behavior.
American Heritage
An instance of this; an abnormality or departure from a norm.
American Heritage
Deflection of a compass needle caused by local magnetic influence, especially on a ship.
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Other Word Forms of Deviation

Noun

Singular:
deviation
Plural:
deviations

Origin of Deviation

  • From Middle French deviation, from Medieval Latin deviatio

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