deviation

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
  2. noun the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
  3. noun the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances

Etymology

From Middle French deviation, from Medieval Latin deviatio. Morphologically deviate + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

divergence, departure, difference

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