deviations
Pronunciation: [ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənz]
Context: “mathematics”
(noun) a difference from what is expected or normal. In math, deviations show how much a number is different from the average number in a group, like if some kids are taller than others in a class.
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The study showed that there were only small deviations from the average height of the class.
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There were no significant deviations in the test scores, meaning everyone did about the same.
Example
What are the deviations from the average score in the test results?
Context: “behavior”
(noun) behavior that is different from what is usually accepted or expected. It's when someone acts in a way that is not normal for them. Like if a usually shy person suddenly starts singing in front of everyone.
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Her deviations from her usual quiet self surprised everyone at the party.
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His behavior showed no deviations; he was just as calm as always.
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Have you noticed any deviations in his usual pattern of behavior?
Context: “statistics”
(noun) a variation from the expected results or values in a set of data. This helps people understand how much the data can change in different situations, like if you were counting how many candies are in a jar.
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The report highlighted the deviations in the data, showing how varied the results were.
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There were no notable deviations in the experiment; everything remained consistent.
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What do the deviations in the data tell us about our experiment?