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deviation in German

deviation in German is Abweichung, Abweichen, Sünde — deviation means a departure from an expected, planned, or normal course of action.

deviation in German

Abweichung
noun
The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
Abweichen
noun
The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
Sünde
noun
The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
Verfehlung
noun
The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
Übertretung
noun
The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
Umleitung
noun
A detour in a road or railway.
Abweichung
noun

What does "deviation" mean?

  1. noun A departure from an expected, planned, or normal course of action.
    "Any deviation from the safety procedure must be reported immediately."
  2. noun In statistics, a measure of how far a single value differs from the average.
    "The standard deviation tells you how spread out the data is."

deviation in a sentence

  • Any deviation from the safety procedure must be reported immediately.
  • Her essay showed a clear deviation from the usual exam answer.
  • The standard deviation tells you how spread out the data is.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "deviation" in German?

"deviation" in German is Abweichung, Abweichen, Sünde. deviation means: A departure from an expected, planned, or normal course of action.

How do you use "deviation" in a sentence?

Example: "Any deviation from the safety procedure must be reported immediately." In German, "deviation" is Abweichung, Abweichen, Sünde.

Are there other ways to say "deviation" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "deviation": Abweichung, Abweichen, Sünde, Verfehlung, Übertretung, Umleitung.

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