deviation

• a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
• deviate behavior
• 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
• The act of deviating
• The state or result of having deviated
• The voluntary and unnecessary departure of a ship from, or delay in, the regular and usual course of the specific voyage insured, thus releasing the underwriters from their responsibility

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