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deviation
A difference or discrepancy from a norm, an expected value, a plan, or a rule.
Die tatsächlichen Kosten zeigten eine erhebliche Abweichung vom ursprünglichen Budget.
The actual costs showed a significant deviation from the original budget.
deviation
In statistics and science, the numerical difference between an individual data point and a reference value, such as the mean.
Die Standardabweichung gibt an, wie stark die Werte einer Messreihe im Durchschnitt vom Mittelwert abweichen.
The standard deviation indicates how much the values in a series of measurements deviate from the mean on average.
deviation
Behavior that deviates from the social norm or from behavior considered normal.
Jede Abweichung von den strengen Verhaltensregeln der Gemeinschaft wurde kritisch gesehen.
Any deviation from the community's strict rules of behavior was viewed critically.
'Die Abweichung' (the deviation) is the noun form of the verb 'abweichen' (to deviate). When something deviates from what is normal or planned, the result or difference is called an 'Abweichung' (deviation).
Die tatsächlichen Ergebnisse weichen stark von der Prognose ab.
The actual results deviate strongly from the forecast.
The noun 'Abweichung' (deviation) is almost always used with the preposition 'von' (from) and the dative. This construction indicates what something deviates from.
Jede Abweichung von den Regeln wird bestraft.
Any deviation from the rules will be punished.
To describe the extent of the deviation, adjectives such as 'gering' (minor), 'leicht' (slight), 'erheblich' (significant), or 'deutlich' (clear) are often used.
Die geringe Abweichung vom Budget ist kein Problem.
The minor deviation from the budget is not a problem.
You can recognize the statistical meaning from the context. If 'Mittelwert' (mean), 'Daten' (data), or 'Messung' (measurement) is mentioned, the numerical deviation is usually meant. A clear signal word is 'Standardabweichung' (standard deviation).
Der Lehrer erklärte uns die Berechnung der Standardabweichung.
The teacher explained the calculation of the standard deviation to us.
difference
Unterschied generally compares two values or situations with each other. Abweichung, by contrast, describes a value that differs from an expected value, a plan, or a norm. When a reference value is important, Abweichung is more appropriate; for a neutral comparison, use Unterschied.
Die Abweichung vom geplanten Termin beträgt zwei Tage.
The deviation from the scheduled date is two days.
Der Unterschied zwischen dem geplanten und dem tatsächlichen Termin beträgt zwei Tage.
The difference between the scheduled date and the actual date is two days.
