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Deflection definition

dĭ-flĕkshən
deflections
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The definition of a deflection is a turning aside or a bending, or a deviation from the normal position of something.

An example of a deflection is a needle's starting measuring point moving from 0 to 20 on a dial.

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The act of deflecting or the condition of being deflected.
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The movement of a structure or structural part as a result of stress.
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(sports) A shot or pass that is sent without stopping in a different direction by a second offensive player.
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Deviation or a specified amount of deviation.
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The deviation of an indicator of a measuring instrument from zero or from its normal position.
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The deviation from the zero mark of the needle or pointer of a measuring instrument.
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A deflecting or being deflected; a turning aside, bending, or deviation.
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The amount of this.
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The act of deflecting or something deflected.
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The deviation of a needle or other indicator from its previous position.
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Noun

Singular:
deflection
Plural:
deflections

Deflection Sentence Examples

  • If the ball is lowered until the lid is in place, the leaves take a steady deflection.

  • For experiments with long thin rods or wires it has an advantage over the other arrangements in that the position of the poles need not be known with great accuracy, a small upward or downward displacement having little effect upon the magnetometer deflection.

  • Referring to the calculations given above, this is equivalent to 1' deflection for every degree of elevation, which amount had to be given towards the higher wheel.

  • If a battery on the mainland is connected through a key with the shore end of the main cable, and a speaking galvanometer is in circuit with the short cable crossing the Fastnet rock, then closing or opening the battery connexion will create a deflection of the galvanometer.

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