NOUN
Abweichung/ˈapˌvaɪ̯çʊŋ/deviation; discrepancy; divergence
Abweichung is a German noun that means deviation, discrepancy, or divergence. It is pronounced /ˈapˌvaɪ̯çʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Abweichungen".
Definitions
1.the fact or state of differing from a standard, norm, or expectation(general)
a.a difference between something expected and something observed
Es gab Abweichungen zwischen den geplanten und den tatsächlichen Kosten.—There were discrepancies between the planned and the actual costs.
b.a departure from a rule, agreement, or path
Jede Abweichung vom vorgegebenen Verfahren muss dokumentiert werden.—Any deviation from the prescribed procedure must be documented.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Abweichung | die Abweichungen |
| Genitive | der Abweichung | der Abweichungen |
| Dative | der Abweichung | den Abweichungen |
| Accusative | die Abweichung | die Abweichungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abweichung" mean in English?
- "Abweichung" means deviation, discrepancy, or divergence. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abweichung"?
- "Abweichung" is pronounced /ˈapˌvaɪ̯çʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abweichung" der, die, or das?
- "Abweichung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Abweichung"?
- The plural of "Abweichung" is "Abweichungen".
- What part of speech is "Abweichung"?
- "Abweichung" is a noun in German.
