small deviation
[/smɔːl dɛviˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: small deviations
pequeno desvio
1. A minor or slight difference from a standard, expected value, or intended path
The small deviation in the measurement was within acceptable tolerances.
O pequeno desvio na medição estava dentro das tolerâncias aceitáveis.
2. In statistics, a minor variance from the mean or expected outcome
The data showed only small deviations from the projected results.
Os dados mostraram apenas pequenos desvios dos resultados projetados.
3. A slight departure from a planned course, rule, or procedure
The pilot made a small deviation from the flight path due to weather.
O piloto fez um pequeno desvio do plano de voo devido ao clima.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian technical, scientific, and business contexts, particularly in quality control, statistics, and engineering. In Portugal, 'ligeiro desvio' is also frequently used as a synonym. The phrase reflects the importance of precision in professional and academic communication across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within a small deviation of
a small deviation from the norm
minor deviation from protocol
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