Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deviation
Noun
/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
Examples
- The student’s scores showed a significant deviation from the class average.
- In statistics, a deviation from the mean can indicate an outlier.
- Her behavior exhibited a deviation from the norms of the group.
Meaning
Deviation refers to a change or difference from what is considered normal or expected.
Synonyms
- divergence
- difference
- variation
- departure
- anomaly
