least deviation
[/liːst dɪˈveɪʃən/]
noun
menor desvio
1. The smallest amount of divergence or difference from a standard, expected value, or reference point
The engineer aimed for the least deviation from the original design specifications.
O engenheiro buscou o menor desvio das especificações de design original.
2. In physics and optics, the minimum angle through which light is bent when passing through a prism
The least deviation occurs when the light ray passes symmetrically through the prism.
O menor desvio ocorre quando o raio de luz passa simetricamente através do prisma.
3. In statistics and mathematics, the minimum variance or dispersion from a mean or expected value
We calculated the least deviation to ensure measurement accuracy.
Calculamos o menor desvio para garantir a precisão das medições.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used in physics, engineering, mathematics, and quality control. It is commonly encountered in Brazilian and Portuguese academic contexts, particularly in optics experiments and statistical analysis. The term reflects the importance of precision and accuracy in scientific methodology across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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