a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; the deviation from the mean

[ Syn: divergence , departure , difference ]

the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function

the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances

deviate behavior

[ Syn: deviance ]

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 , digression , deflection , deflexion , divagation ]