What is another word for Deviation? - 156 Deviation Synonyms

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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "deviation" refers to the act of deviating or diverging from a standard, norm, or course.

Merriam-Webster defines "deviation" as an act or instance of deviating from a standard, norm, or course, or a statistical variation from a mean or standard.
The Cambridge Dictionary defines "deviation" as the act of changing or moving away from something, such as a standard, a plan, or a normal way of behaving.

The new policy has led to a significant deviation from the company's traditional approach to customer service.
The deviation in the test results suggests that there may be an issue with the experimental design.
The hiker's deviation from the trail resulted in her getting lost in the woods.
The deviation in the stock market trend has caused concern among investors.
The statistical analysis revealed a significant deviation from the expected outcomes.

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