Synonyms for Deviation
Definition of deviation
noun
- a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"
- the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
- the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "deviation"
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"Deviation" in song lyrics
See how deviation is used in real songs:
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"Got us qualified for this deviation"
Bran Van 3000 — Old School -
"By the spiritual deviation"
Jedi Mind Tricks — The Immaculate Conception -
"calculator ti 30x a find standard deviation"
AOL — AOL