deviation
noun
the act of deviating.
deviations
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pluralof deviation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The standard deviations swell to 17% for sales and marketing costs, 25% for general and administrative expenses, and 36% for depreciation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Frequent deviations from intrinsic value represent an opportunity for investors who can recognize patterns and capitalize, Ali said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
The scientists suggested several theories for why these two humpbacks embarked on such "exceptional" deviations from the normal routes.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Macroscopicity allows scientists to evaluate experiments involving systems such as nano-oscillators, atomic interferometers, and nanoacoustic resonators by measuring how effectively they rule out even tiny deviations from standard quantum theory.
From Science Daily ● May 11, 2026
Across the sheet are averages and standard deviations for the 107 dogs most recently adopted.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
