the amount by which a propagating wave is bent

[ Syn: deflection , refraction ]

the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position

[ Syn: deflection ]

the property of being bent or deflected

[ Syn: deflection , bending ]

a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); a diversion from the main highway; a digression into irrelevant details; a deflection from his goal

[ Syn: diversion , deviation , digression , deflection , divagation ]