noun
- departures from an established course, standard, or norm
Usage: plural of deviation
Examples
- The teacher noted several deviations from the assignment instructions.
- Small deviations in temperature can affect the experiment’s results.
- The pilot reported deviations from the planned flight path due to weather.
- Quality control identified deviations in the manufacturing process.
- Statistical deviations from the mean were carefully analyzed.
- The architect made minor deviations from the original blueprint.