📉deviation

noun
/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃn/

Meaning

The action of departing from an accepted standard or norm.
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

Example Sentences

Any deviation from the rules will not be tolerated.

Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.

Example Expressions

standard deviation

Synonyms

departure, divergence, abnormality, irregularity, variance, variation, change
Entry 1
departure, divergence, abnormality, irregularity, variance
Entry 2
divergence, departure, variation, change

Antonyms

conformity, normality, regularity, adherence, consistency
Entry 1
conformity, normality, regularity
Entry 2
conformity, adherence, consistency, regularity

Collocations

slight deviation, major deviation, deviation from rules, deviation standard, standard deviation, deviation from norm, significant deviation
Entry 1
slight deviation, major deviation, deviation from rules, deviation standard
Entry 2
standard deviation, deviation from norm, significant deviation

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