1. An unintended or intentional change in the direction of travel from the planned or expected course
The aircraft reported a course deviation due to strong winds.
A aeronave informou um desvio de rumo devido aos ventos fortes.
2. In navigation and aviation, the difference between the actual heading and the desired heading
The pilot corrected the course deviation immediately after detecting it.
O piloto corrigiu o desvio de rumo imediatamente após detectá-lo.
3. Any departure from a predetermined course or trajectory
The ship's course deviation was caused by strong ocean currents.
O desvio de rumo do navio foi causado por fortes correntes oceânicas.