deviation
/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
de · vi · a · tion
ˌdiː · vi · ˈeɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. a difference from what is usual or expected
Significado en Español
desviación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự lệch, độ lệch
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “deviation”:
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A
uniformity
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B
divergence
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C
consistency
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D
conformity
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B — divergence.
“deviation” means n. a difference from what is usual or expected
Common questions about “deviation”
What does “deviation” mean?
deviation — n. a difference from what is usual or expected. In Chinese: 偏差.
How do you pronounce “deviation”?
deviation is pronounced /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: de · vi · a · tion.
Is “deviation” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. deviation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
