die Abweichung
Translation
deviation, variance, discrepancy, divergence
Examples
Es gab eine geringe Abweichung vom Plan.
There was a slight deviation from the plan.
Die statistische Abweichung war signifikant.
The statistical deviation was significant.
Grammar Patterns
((deviation)) ((from sth.)) deviation from something The deviation from the standard is minimal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unterschied, Differenz; Antonyms: Übereinstimmung, Konformität
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away) + 'weichen' (to yield, move) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally means 'a moving away from'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'weichen' (moving) 'ab' (away) from a set path. This creates a deviation.