deviation meaning and definition

DEVIATION noun

Definition of deviation (noun)

1. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
   • "the deviation from the mean"
   • synonyms: departure, difference, divergence
2. the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
3. the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
4. deviate behavior
   • synonyms: deviance
5. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
   • "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"
   • synonyms: deflection, deflexion, digression, divagation, diversion