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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deviation

/dɪˈveɪʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does deviation mean?

noun

A departure from a standard or norm; a variation or departure from a rule or expected behavior.

Example

"The company's deviation from the original business plan led to significant financial losses."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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