deviation
|de-vi-a-tion|
/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
departure from a norm
Etymology
'deviation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deviatio,' where 'de-' meant 'away from' and 'via' meant 'way.'
'deviatio' transformed into the French word 'déviation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deviation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a turning away from a path,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'departure from a standard or norm.'
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Noun 1
a departure from a standard or norm.
The deviation from the original plan was necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Noun 2
the amount by which a single measurement differs from a fixed value such as the mean.
The deviation in the data set was minimal, indicating consistent results.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35