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deviation

/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/

de · vi · a · tion ˌdiː · vi · ˈeɪ · ʃən

English Definition

n. a difference from what is usual or expected

中文释义

偏差

Significado en Español

desviación

한국어 뜻

편차, 일탈

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự lệch, độ lệch

Example Sentence

Any deviation from the plan must be reported.

任何偏离计划的情况都必须报告。

Synonyms

divergence variation departure

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “deviation”:

A conformity
B consistency
C divergence
D uniformity

Show answer

C — divergence. “deviation” means n. a difference from what is usual or expected

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Any small ______ from the recipe can change the whole taste of the cake.

A deviation
B match
C copy
D agreement

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A — deviation. “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.

How do you use “deviation” in a sentence?

Any deviation from the plan must be reported. (任何偏离计划的情况都必须报告。)

What are synonyms for “deviation”?

divergence, variation, departure — all close in meaning to deviation (n. a difference from what is usual or expected).

Is “deviation” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. deviation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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deviation

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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