CEFR B2

deviation

noun

Meaning

The act of departing from usual or accepted standards, or a rate or measure of this.

Examples

The experiment showed a significant deviation from the expected results.
Any deviation from the plan must be approved by the manager.

Synonyms: departure, divergence, aberration, digression

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deviation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The act of departing from usual or accepted standards, or a rate or measure of this.

Examples

The experiment showed a significant deviation from the expected results.
Any deviation from the plan must be approved by the manager.
His behavior was a marked deviation from his usual calm demeanor.

How to Use deviation

deviation from (prepositional phrase): A departure from a standard, rule, or expectation. — "This is a deviation from our usual policy."

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