The sign of the deviation reports the direction of that difference: the deviation is positive when the observed value exceeds the reference value. The absolute value of the deviati
Definition of deviation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable, countable] deviation (from something) the act of moving away from what most people conside
Divergence from an accepted idea, policy, or norm of behavior: "Freud, as the leader of a powerful new movement, could not bear much deviation from his own central ideas" (Joseph E
In behavior or decision-making, 'deviation' suggests a departure from the accepted or prescribed norms or rules. It can also refer to a departure from a planned or intended course
Illustrated definition of Deviation: In general: how far from the normal In statistics: the difference between a single value and the mean of all values...
de•vi•a•tion /ˌdiviˈeɪʃən/ n. [uncountable] behavior that differs or departs from what is considered and accepted as normal or standard esp. with regard to sexual behavi
Deviation generally refers to a departure or divergence from an expected or typical pattern, behavior, value, or standard. It suggests a variation from the norm or an alteration fr