deviation
Translation
deviation, departure, divergence
Examples
This is a deviation from the company's normal procedure.
This is a deviation from the company's normal procedure.
The standard deviation is a measure of data spread.
The standard deviation is a measure of data spread.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) a departure or divergence from a standard or norm This is a deviation from the normal procedure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: divergence, departure, anomaly; Antonyms: conformity, normality
Etymology
From the verb 'deviate' + the noun suffix '-ion'. It signifies the act or result of deviating.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'deviate'. When you deviate from a path, you create a deviation.