deviation
intermediateB2/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/ · de-vi-a-tion
The action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
Meanings
The action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
کسی طے شدہ راستے یا قبول شدہ معیار سے انحراف کرنے کا عمل۔
انحراف
inhaaraf
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- statistical deviation
- deviation from the norm
- deviation in behavior
Example Sentences
The deviation from the expected results raised concerns among the researchers.
متوقع نتائج سے انحراف نے محققین میں تشویش پیدا کر دی۔
Mutawaqqa nataij se inhaaraf ne muhaqeqeen mein tashweesh paida kar di.
In mathematics, a deviation can indicate a significant difference from the average.
ریاضی میں، انحراف اوسط سے ایک اہم فرق کی نشاندہی کر سکتا ہے۔
Riazi mein, inhaaraf ausat se aik aham farq ki nishandahi kar sakta hai.
The scientist documented the deviations in the data for further analysis.
سائنسدان نے مزید تجزیے کے لیے ڈیٹا میں انحرافات کا دستاویزی کیا۔
Scientist ne mazeed tajziye ke liye data mein inhaarafat ka dastavezi kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'deviation' as a 'de-viate' from the main road.
Imagine a car taking a wrong turn off a highway.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھو انحراف کا عالم کہ عیش و آرام میں، آہ بھی نکلے تو سچ کی کلام میں。
Dekho inhaaraf ka aalam keh aish-o-aaraam mein, Aah bhi niklay to sach ki kalaam mein.
Look at the state of deviation, even in comfort and luxury, A sigh escapes only in the discourse of truth.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
انحراف کبھی منزل نہیں دیتا۔
Inhaaraf kabhi manzil nahi deta.
Deviation never leads to the destination.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deviatio" — a turning away
First known use: 14th century
The word 'deviation' has been used in English since the late 14th century, deriving from Middle French 'déviation'. It encompasses the idea of straying from a path or standard.