How to Use deviation in a Sentence

deviation

noun
  • There have been slight deviations in the satellite's orbit.
  • The pattern's deviation from the norm is significant.
  • Having juice instead of coffee was a deviation from his usual routine.
  • Yet, unforeseen circumstances led to a slight deviation from the norm.
    William Earl, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The slightest deviation from reality for a single transistor can cause a chip failure.
    Sunil Mehta, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Both of the board’s maps have about a deviation of about 9%.
    James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Oct. 2021
  • Of course, there had to be some deviations to Geller’s plans to bring The Antler House up to date.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 June 2023
  • This bone bump is painful as well as the deviation of the big toe against the second toe.
    baltimoresun.com, 5 Aug. 2021
  • One of the show’s biggest plot twists and deviations from the book proves the power Swift has over the show as a whole.
    Bella Arnold, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2023
  • But maybe that’s just a deviation and not a flaw at all.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Nov. 2022
  • This deviation in tone and intent, so late in the book, throws the reader.
    Mary Ann Gwinn, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Druckmann: Part of it was the deviation from the game, where Tess is killed by soldiers.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 22 Jan. 2023
  • That hasn’t always been the case — more of a deviation from the mean — and lately the court seems to be regressing to its old ways.
    al, 5 Dec. 2022
  • The deviation has come at a time when cases are going up in many parts of the country.
    Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, 17 Nov. 2020
  • One deviation from the Joel songbook was a tribute to the late Tina Turner.
    USA TODAY, 9 July 2023
  • The final night had the most deviations, including seven of the eight songs on Born to Run.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Small deviations in the hurricane’s track could change the forecast for the most intense rain and wind.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Aug. 2023
  • At subsidized costs, this is a sharp deviation from the norm.
    Dallas News, 20 Oct. 2022
  • In a deviation from the norm, Needham’s FHM put women on the cover.
    Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2021
  • That is beyond the 10% deviation that has been accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court.
    Rick Pearson, chicagotribune.com, 24 Aug. 2021
  • That last happened in the summer of 2018, with both teams watching for deviation or surprise from the star.
    New York Times, 6 Oct. 2020
  • Some may have found our recent run of days in the 70s pleasant, while others may have been troubled by their deviation from the norm.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2022
  • This is a deviation of nearly eight times the margin of error.
    John Conway, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2022
  • The biggest deviation with the anime, however, is the lack of the Connors, namely Sarah and John.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 15 May 2024
  • The greater the deviation on the higher end, the more gifted a person is, but not every gifted person is alike.
    Carol Bainbridge, Parents, 23 July 2024
  • Barry saw the 2001 Oscars films as a deviation from the precedent.
    Elena Nicolaou, refinery29.com, 15 Sep. 2021
  • And no deviation is wilder than those last ten minutes.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 May 2024
  • The city plans to eliminate a deviation in the route that connects riders to downtown Tempe.
    Paulina Pineda, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2020
  • But there were clear deviations from the formula as well.
    Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Depending on the child, even a one-hour deviation in the sleep schedule can trigger a night terror.
    David Metzger, Parents, 19 Aug. 2023

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