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deviation

[dee-vee-ey-shuhn] / ˌdi viˈeɪ ʃən /


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The new independent structure is preferable for limited partners, says Deviation partner Colin Beirne.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

An FAA Vehicle Pedestrian Deviation Campaign is focused on updating best practices for airport vehicles.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2023

"Deviation from this path and failure to meet key benchmarks will place at risk Sudan's bilateral relationship with the United States, including significant U.S. assistance," Price said.

From Reuters • Oct. 2, 2021

The Standard Deviation allows us to compare individual data or classes to the data set mean numerically.

From Textbooks • Sep. 19, 2013

Deviation from the common rule; an irregularity; anything anomalous.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah




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