Usage Note
Abweichung is a departure from an expected or nominal value. In quality control Abweichung vom Sollwert (deviation from target value) triggers corrective action.
Examples
"Die Abweichung vom Sollwert liegt bei zwei Prozent."
Natural Translation
The deviation from the target value is two per cent.
Literal Translation
The deviation from-the target-value lies at two percent.
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