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“deviation” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapvaɪ̯çʊŋ/

Example

In den Messwerten gibt es Abweichungen.

There are deviations in the measured values.

Illustration for Abweichung (deviation)

How to say “deviation” in German

“Deviation” in German is Abweichung.

A measured point sits away from the expected line or value, showing how far the result departs from it.

Full entry for Abweichung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Abweichung

Der Bericht dokumentiert alle Abweichungen vom Plan.

The report documents all deviations from the plan.

Tips for using Abweichung

  • Abweichung is feminine, so the singular form is die Abweichung and the plural form is die Abweichungen.

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