deviation

Meanings

• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
  • "the deviation from the mean"
• the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
• the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
• deviate behavior
• a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

Synonyms

deflection, deflexion, departure, deviance, difference, digression, divagation, divergence, diversion