Deviation

Meaning

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

The action of departing from an accepted standard or norm.

Example Sentences

Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.

Any deviation from the rules will not be tolerated.

Example Expressions

standard deviation

Synonyms

divergence, departure, variation, change, abnormality, irregularity, variance

Entry 1

divergence, departure, variation, change

Entry 2

departure, divergence, abnormality, irregularity, variance

Antonyms

conformity, adherence, consistency, regularity, normality

Entry 1

conformity, adherence, consistency, regularity

Entry 2

conformity, normality, regularity

Collocations

standard deviation, deviation from norm, significant deviation, slight deviation, major deviation, deviation from rules, deviation standard

Entry 1

standard deviation, deviation from norm, significant deviation

Entry 2

slight deviation, major deviation, deviation from rules, deviation standard