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deviations

The correct spelling is deviations.

How to pronounce deviations

noun

Say it like: Dev-ias-hon-s

The correct spelling is deviations. The act of deviating; wandering off the correct or true path or road For example: "mankind’s deviation from divine will"

Usage Examples

mankind’s deviation from divine will

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of deviating; wandering off the correct or true path or road
  2. 2.A departure from the correct way of acting
  3. 3.The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
  4. 4.(contract law) The voluntary and unnecessary departure of a ship from, or delay in, the regular and usual course of the specific voyage insured, thus releasing the underwriters from their responsibility.
  5. 5.(Absolute Deviation) The shortest distance between the center of the target and the point where a projectile hits or bursts.

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