die Abweichung
Translation
deviation, discrepancy, variance, divergence
Examples
Es gab geringe Abweichungen vom Plan.
There were minor deviations from the plan.
Die Abweichung der Messwerte ist signifikant.
The deviation of the measured values is significant.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) deviation from sth. There is a deviation from the normal state.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unterschied, Diskrepanz, Differenz; Antonyms: Übereinstimmung, Konformität
Etymology
Composed of 'ab-' (away from) + 'weichen' (to yield, deviate) + '-ung' (noun suffix). The core idea is 'a moving away from' something.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'way' or path ('Weg' is related to 'weichen'). 'Abweichung' is going 'ab' (away) from that path.