deviation

deviazione, scostamento

Una differenza rispetto a ciò che è abituale, previsto o richiesto.

In inglese semplice: A difference from what is usual, expected, or required.

• This is a slight deviation.
• The manager allowed no deviation from the plan.
• We noticed several deviations from the usual pattern.

Come si usa: deviation from something (Any deviation from the agreed rules must be explained.)

Sinonimi: departure, variation, divergence

Espressioni comuni: deviation from something, slight deviation, significant deviation

scarto, deviazione

La differenza tra un numero e la media o un altro valore scelto come riferimento.

In inglese semplice: The difference between a number and an average or other chosen value.

• The deviation from the mean is two.
• A negative deviation means the value is below the reference value.
• We calculated the standard deviation of the measurements.

Come si usa: deviation from something (The deviation from the mean was calculated for each value.)

Sinonimi: difference

Espressioni comuni: standard deviation, mean deviation, deviation from average

deviazione

Il fatto di allontanarsi dalla strada corretta o dal percorso previsto.

In inglese semplice: An act of moving away from the correct or planned path.

• A small deviation took us off the path.
• The pilot corrected a deviation from the planned course.
• Our deviation from the route added an hour to the journey.

Come si usa: deviation from something (The map showed our deviation from the planned route.)

Sinonimi: departure, detour

Espressioni comuni: deviation from course, route deviation, deviation from something

trasgressione, peccato

Un’azione che viola una regola morale o religiosa.

In inglese semplice: An action that breaks a moral or religious rule.

• The preacher warned against moral deviation.
• He viewed the act as a deviation from religious duty.
• Such deviations were punished severely by the community.

Come si usa: deviation from something (The preacher condemned any deviation from God’s will.)

Sinonimi: transgression, sin, offense

Espressioni comuni: moral deviation, deviation from duty, sinful deviation