deviation

ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən
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Translation of deviation into French

Noun

1.

act of straying

act of departing from an established course or norm
  • The deviation from the plan caused unexpected delays..La déviation par rapport au plan a causé des retards imprévus.
2.

behavior

departure from accepted behavior or norms
  • His deviation from the rules caused a stir.Sa déviation des règles a provoqué un émoi.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
difference between observed and expected values
TECH.
  • The deviation in the data was significant.L'écart dans les données était significatif.
4.

navigation

TECH.
error in compass reading
TECH.
déviation ferreur de boussole écart de lecture
  • The deviation affected the ship's navigation.La déviation a affecté la navigation du navire.
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Expressions with deviation: examples in English and translations in French

déviation de la norme
écart par rapport à la norme
Her choice of career was a deviation from the norm.
écart type
The class test scores had a large standard deviation, showing big differences.
déviation absolue
écart absolu
The absolute deviation helps in understanding data variability.
écart moyen
déviation moyenne
Analysts use average deviation to understand variability.
écart moyen absolu
moyenne des écarts à la moyenne
The mean deviation from the mean is used in statistics.
écart-type de l'échantillon
The sample standard deviation was calculated for the survey data.

Synonyms and analogies of deviation in English

Examples of deviation in a sentence

  • The deviation in the data was too significant to ignore.
  • Her deviation from the dress code was noted.
  • The artist's deviation from traditional styles was refreshing.
  • The deviation was calculated for each trial.
  • We noted a deviation from the expected results.
  • The pilot corrected the deviation to stay on course.

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

Noun
écartnm.

The gauge shows a deviation of four mils from the intended dimension.

La jauge indique un écart de quatre mil par rapport à la dimension prévue.

déviationnf.

He traced the pattern to a nicety, following every curve without deviation.

Il a reproduit le motif au millimètre près, en suivant chaque courbe sans déviation.

dérogationnf.

The concept of deviation will also be clarified during this revision.

La notion de dérogation sera également clarifiée durant cette étape de révision.

variationnf.

There was a noticeable deviation from the norm in the student's exam scores.

Il y avait une variation notable dans les résultats d'examen de l'étudiant.

dérivenf.

Engineers detected an uncontrolled deviation of the satellite just a few hours after launch.

Les ingénieurs ont détecté une dérive incontrôlée du satellite quelques heures après son lancement.

différencenf.

This deviation may of course have been created by alien influences.

Encore une fois cette différence peut bien sûr provenir d'influences extérieures.

divergencenf.

A minimal deviation from the indicated size is a sign of real handiwork.

Une divergence minime de la taille indiquée est un signe de travail manuel véritable.

déviancenf.

But it will always remain, the basis for any deviation...

Mais il restera toujours, à la base de toute déviance...

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Other translations for deviation:

  • détournementnm.
  • déroutementnm.
  • écart de routenm.
  • transgressionnf.

deviation: Examples and translations in context

Even a slight deviation in the plumb line can affect the entire structure.

Même un léger écart dans le fil à plomb peut affecter toute la structure.

Any deviation from the written procedures shall be recorded and justified.

Tout écart par rapport aux procédures écrites doit être documenté et expliqué.

A color will always have a certain deviation from the reality.

Une couleur aura toujours un certain écart par rapport à la réalité.

The exact cause for this altitude deviation could not be determined.

La cause exacte de cet écart d'altitude n'a pu être déterminée.

A slight deviation from the norm of vision causes various problems.

Un léger écart par rapport à la norme de vision provoque divers problèmes.

A deviation from the routine usage of the appliance is detected.

Un écart par rapport à l'utilisation courante de l'appareil est détecté.

Corrective actions were taken as soon as the deviation was observed.

Dès le constat de l'écart, les actions correctives ont été menées.

Reasons for any deviation from these criteria should be documented.

Il devrait justifier par écrit tout écart par rapport à ces critères.

See also:

standard deviationfrequency deviationaverage deviationabsolute deviation
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