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• n  a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
  the deviation from the mean
• n  the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
• n  the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
• n  deviate behavior
• n  a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

• In fact, the Puritans were very intolerant, not only of witches but also of any deviation from the tribal orthodoxy.
• There is a domain in which we can measure the unknown, provided the large deviation doesn't play a big role.
• For purposes of analysis, a "firm base" means a standard deviation of 2.

• divergence
• departure
• difference
• deviance
• diversion
• digression
• deflection
• deflexion
• divagation

News & Articles

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• Supermoon Coming June 24th
  John P. Millis, Ph.D. for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online The Moon appears to be in a nearly circular orbit around the Earth. But that word "nearly" means that there are slight variations in its motion across the heavens. As it turns out, the distance from the Earth to the Moon varies by about 30,000 miles. This sounds like a lot, but it only represents about a 6-7 percent deviation from the ...
  June 14, 2013 - redOrbit
• EUR/USD- Trading the U. of Michigan Confidence Survey
  Despite expectations of seeing the U. of Michigan Confidence survey holding steady in May, a deviation from market expectations could spark a marked reaction in
  June 14, 2013 - Daily FX
• Moderate Iranian cleric Rafsanjani warns against "extremists"
  Unfortunately, mismanagement in recent years and deviation from the path of the Revolution has paved the way for the intensification of pressure by the country's enemies,Hashemi Rafsanjani added, "and now we see the most severe sanctions and threats imposed on Iran."
  June 12, 2013 - Payvand Iran News

Quotes

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• Michael W Wynne in Forbes
  This was an unacceptable mistake and a clear deviation from our exacting standards,Air Force Secretary Michael W. Wynne said at a Pentagon press conference with Newton. "We hold ourselves accountable to the American people and want to...
• Ranjan Madugalle in Times Online
  Cricket is a non-contact sport and any deviation from that fact is completely unacceptable, a point I made to Sreesanth in handing down my verdict,said ICC match referee Ranjan Madugalle.
• Howard Webb in Reuters
  Speaking to BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Webb added: "I could see the Manchester United player touch the ball and saw him get clattered by the goalkeeper but didn't see the extra deviation from the goalkeeper's fingers touching the ball. I'm...