Deviation and Measure

Deviation

Deviation noun - A turning away from a course or standard.

Measure is an antonym for deviation.

Measure

Measure noun - Something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared.
Usage example: during the Renaissance, man came to be viewed as the measure of all things

Deviation is an antonym for measure.

How words are described

human human deviation human measure
common common deviation common measure
standard standard deviation standard measure
fair fair deviation fair measure
Other adjectives: small, real, main, necessary, general, possible, temporary, slightest, further, extra, intentional.

Both words in one sentence

  • End Game Results Screen Mighty Bomb Jack and Solomon's Key for the NES give players a Game Deviation Value at the end of the game to measure how well they played, whether they win or lose.
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