deviance

ˈdiːviəns
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Translation of deviance from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

social nonconformity

behavior that differs from accepted standards
  • His deviance from company norms eventually led to his dismissal.Zijn afwijkend gedrag van de bedrijfsnormen leidde uiteindelijk tot zijn ontslag
2.

mathematics

TECH.
measure of fit of a statistical model
TECH.
  • The deviance indicated a poor model fit.De deviantie gaf een slechte modelpasvorm aan.
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Synonyms and analogies of deviance in English

Examples of deviance in a sentence

  • Social deviance can sometimes lead to positive change.
  • The researchers calculated the deviance to assess the model.
  • High deviance values suggest the model needs improvement.

Translations of "deviance" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
afwijkend gedragnn.

Her clothing choice was considered deviance in that conservative society.

Haar kledingkeuze werd in die behoudende samenleving als afwijkend gedrag gezien.

No, the lesson I'm about to teach you is pure deviance.

Nee, de les die ik je ga leren is puur afwijkend gedrag.

afwijkingnf.

No, the lesson I'm about to teach you is pure deviance.

Nee, het lesje wat ik jullie wil leren is pure afwijking.

Besides these three definitions fall all forms of deviance.

Naast deze drie definities vallen alle vormen van afwijking.

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Other translations for deviance:

  • deviantie

deviance: Examples and translations in context

The documentary illustrated how deviance is defined differently by cultures.

De documentaire liet zien hoe afwijkend gedrag door verschillende culturen anders wordt gedefinieerd.

Public opinion often condemns deviance, labeling it as a threat.

De publieke opinie veroordeelt afwijkend gedrag vaak en bestempelt het als een bedreiging.

This is a way to stimulate positive deviance without losing control.

Op die manier stimuleer je positief afwijkend gedrag zonder de controle te verliezen.

The book argues that deviance is a natural part of social evolution.

Het boek stelt dat afwijkend gedrag een natuurlijk onderdeel is van maatschappelijke ontwikkeling.

Schools implement programs to reduce deviance among students.

Scholen voeren programma's in om afwijkend gedrag onder leerlingen terug te dringen.

Normality is punished, and abnormity and deviance is rewarded.

Normaliteit wordt gestraft, en abnormaliteit en afwijkend gedrag worden beloond.

Society watches closely for any signs of deviance to maintain order.

De samenleving houdt scherp in de gaten of er tekenen zijn van afwijkend gedrag om de orde te bewaren.

The study focused on the causes of deviance in teenage behavior.

Het onderzoek richtte zich op de oorzaken van afwijkend gedrag in het gedrag van tieners.

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