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Abweichung

deviation, discrepancy

noun AP-vy-khoong Rare
Numbers & Measures Measurements

Usage Note

Abweichung is a departure from an expected or nominal value. In quality control Abweichung vom Sollwert (deviation from target value) triggers corrective action.

Examples

"Die Abweichung vom Sollwert liegt bei zwei Prozent."

Natural Translation

The deviation from the target value is two per cent.

Literal Translation

The deviation from-the target-value lies at two percent.

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