considerable deviation

[/kənˈsɪdərəbəl ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: considerable deviations / desvios consideráveis
desvio considerável
1. a significant or substantial difference from an expected, planned, or standard course of action, measurement, or behavior
The project showed a considerable deviation from the original budget.
O projeto apresentou um desvio considerável do orçamento original.
2. in statistics and mathematics, a notably large difference from the mean or expected value
The data points showed a considerable deviation from the calculated average.
Os pontos de dados mostraram um desvio considerável da média calculada.
3. a substantial departure from established norms, standards, or procedures
There was a considerable deviation from company policy in this decision.
Houve um desvio considerável da política da empresa nesta decisão.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'desvio considerável' is commonly used in project management, finance, and scientific research. In the USA, this phrase frequently appears in engineering, statistics, and quality control discussions. The term is formal and technical, typically used in written reports and professional communications rather than casual speech.
NYC Slang
major diff / big off / way off
Synonyms / Sinônimos
significant departuresubstantial differencemarked variationnotable discrepancymajor variance
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor deviationslight variancenegligible differenceconformityconsistency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desvio considerável
most common and standard usage
São Paulo
desvio considerável / grande desvio
business and technical contexts prefer this term
Rio de Janeiro
desvio considerável / desvio grande
both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
desvio considerável / desvio substancial
formal and technical Portuguese may prefer 'substancial'

Related Words

deviationvariancediscrepancydivergencestandard deviationaberration

Related Idioms & Phrases

wide of the mark
far afield
off the beaten path
a far cry from
missing the mark by a mile
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