Deviations: meaning, definitions and examples

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deviations

 

[ หŒdiห.viหˆeษช.สƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

statistical analysis

The amount by which a single measurement or number differs from the average of a set of measurements or numbers.

Synonyms

difference, discrepancy, variance

Examples of usage

  • The deviations from the mean were calculated to determine the accuracy of the data.
  • The standard deviation is a common measure of variability in a dataset.
Context #2 | Noun

behavior

Divergence or departure from an established norm or standard.

Synonyms

aberration, anomaly, divergence

Examples of usage

  • Her deviations from the family traditions caused quite a stir.
  • The child's constant deviations from the rules led to disciplinary action.
Context #3 | Noun

literature

A departure from the usual way of doing things, especially in artistic work.

Synonyms

departure, divergence, variation

Examples of usage

  • The author's deviations from conventional storytelling captivated the readers.
  • The film director's deviations from traditional filming techniques were praised by critics.

Translations

Translations of the word "deviations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desvios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคšเคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abweichungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyimpangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั…ะธะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odchylenia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ธ่„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉviations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desviaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽธ์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุญุฑุงูุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odchylky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odchรฝlky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅทฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odstopanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกvik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ั‚า›ัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™narlaลŸmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desviaciones

Etymology

The word 'deviations' originated from the Latin word 'deviatio', which means a wandering or straying. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'deviations' has been used in various fields such as statistics, behavior analysis, and literature to describe divergences from norms, standards, or traditional practices.

See also: deviant, deviating, deviation, undeviating.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,270 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.