deviations

Example Sentences

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The scientists suggested several theories for why these two humpbacks embarked on such "exceptional" deviations from the normal routes.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Macroscopicity allows scientists to evaluate experiments involving systems such as nano-oscillators, atomic interferometers, and nanoacoustic resonators by measuring how effectively they rule out even tiny deviations from standard quantum theory.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

It also analyzes deviations from a subject’s routine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

They controlled for variables like time of day and month, and defined “hot” or “cold” conditions using deviations from averages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Across the sheet are averages and standard deviations for the 107 dogs most recently adopted.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty