Pronunciation: /ˈdiːvieɪtɪŋ/
verb to depart from an established course or norm
A1 She is deviating from the main path to explore a side trail.
A2 The student was caught deviating from the assignment instructions.
B1 The company's sales strategy is deviating from the traditional methods.
B2 The politician's speech deviated from the prepared script, causing controversy.
C1 The artist's latest work deviates significantly from their previous style.
C2 The scientist's research findings deviate from the established theories in the field.
adjective showing a departure from an established course or norm
A1 She noticed the deviating path and decided to follow it.
A2 The deviating opinions of the group led to a heated discussion.
B1 The artist's deviating style set him apart from his peers.
B2 The company's deviating financial projections caused concern among investors.
C1 The politician's deviating stance on the issue alienated some of their supporters.
C2 The scientist's deviating hypothesis challenged the current understanding of the subject.
formal The research findings were consistent across all participants, with no deviating results.
informal Everyone was following the plan except for John, who kept deviating from the instructions.
slang I can't believe she's still deviating from the group's decision, she's so stubborn.
figurative His mind was constantly deviating from the task at hand, making it hard for him to focus.
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