deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən 
dē-
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
Examples of deflection in a Sentence
measuring the angle of deflection
He scored with a deflection off another player's stick.
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That led to deflection at the podium.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Campbell had a fourth-quarter interception, a pass deflection and four tackles Sunday.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Risks outweighing safe deflection The researchers caution that any attempt to deflect the asteroid could create unintended hazards.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The test was designed to simulate real traffic conditions with engineers embedding a series of sensors along the bridge to monitor stress, vibration and any deflection in the structure.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Campbell had a fourth-quarter interception, a pass deflection and four tackles Sunday.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Risks outweighing safe deflection The researchers caution that any attempt to deflect the asteroid could create unintended hazards.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The test was designed to simulate real traffic conditions with engineers embedding a series of sensors along the bridge to monitor stress, vibration and any deflection in the structure.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deflection
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflection. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən
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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