Standard Synonyms
Aberration
Abnormality
Anomaly
Departure
Difference
Divergence
Slang Synonyms
Variation
Aberration
Departure
Discrepancy
Deviance.
Academic Synonyms
The word ‘deviation’ can be replaced with ‘dispersion’
‘spread’
‘variance’
Or ‘deviation from the mean’.
Old English Synonyms
Estrangement
Withdrawal
Secession
Falling away
Desertion
Regional Synonyms
Industry-specific Synonyms
Variance
Discrepancy
Divergence
Inconsistency
Antonyms
Normal
Conforming.
Meaning
The word ‘deviation’ means to move away from what is considered normal or expected.
Definition
The definition of deviation is a departure from what is considered to be normal, usual, or expected.
Example Sentences
One standard deviation away from the mean is 68.26% of the data.
Two standard deviations away from the mean is 95.44% of the data.
Three standard deviations away from the mean is 99.73% of the data.
Four standard deviations away from the mean is 99.994% of the data.
Five standard deviations away from the mean is 100% of the data.