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noun de·flec·tion \ di-ˈflek-shən , dē- \

Definition of deflection

1 :a turning aside or off course :deviation

2 :the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument

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measuring the angle of deflection
He scored with a deflection off another player's stick.

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Marcus Williams nearly made a diving interception on the deflection.

— larry holder, NOLA.com, "9 Saints players who helped or hurt their cause vs. Texans," 26 Aug. 2017
This followed Simon’s interception against of the Detroit Lions’ Matthew Stafford off Davis’ pass deflection on Detroit’s opening possession during Week 1 of the preseason.

— stephen holder, Indianapolis Star, "Insider: Can takeaways help Colts steal some wins?," 24 Aug. 2017
Forward Wilson Kneeshaw took advantage of a deflection in the box in the 14th minute.

— thomas oide, sacbee, "Republic FC extends unbeaten streak after beating Portland Timbers 2 1-0," 13 Aug. 2017
Or that his deflection in the second extra period at his team’s 5-yard line was part of the defensive stand that set up the winning touchdown.

— don markus, baltimoresun.com, "After 'part-time' role last season, Jesse Aniebonam hopes to be 'D' leader for Maryland," 6 Aug. 2017
During his career, the former West Jefferson standout has accounted for 133 total tackles, 33 pass deflections, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 10 interceptions (tied for eighth in school history).

— william guillory, NOLA.com, "Tulane CB Parry Nickerson named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list," 14 July 2017
But Martinique, a French overseas department, tied the score on a pair of goals by Kevin Parsemain, the first a long-range shot that went past goalkeeper Brad Guzan on a bounce and the second a pass that hit Parsemain and went in on the deflection.

— seattle times staff, The Seattle Times, "Jordan Morris scores twice as U.S. men beat Martinique in Gold Cup game," 12 July 2017
By his senior year, the coaching staff asked if he, by hand, could track advanced hustle stats like deflections and chart who defended each shot.

— jake fischer, SI.com, "'Eat because it's a window into a culture': 76ers chef's journey from Seoul to Seattle to the NBA," 29 June 2017
His chance, with plenty of help from a deflection, nearly looped into the upper 90, only to miss and go out for a corner.

— si.com staff, SI.com, "Watch: Bravo heroic in penalties as Chile outlasts Portugal to reach Confed Cup final," 28 June 2017

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deflection Synonyms

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divergence, departure, detour, deviation, divagation, divergency, diversion

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regression, retrogression, reversion

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adherence

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Definition of deflection for English Language Learners

: the act of changing or causing something to change direction

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noun de·flec·tion \ di-ˈflek-shən \

medical Definition of deflection

1 :a turning aside or deviation from a straight line

2 :the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument

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deflect

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