Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that deviates from a standard, rule, or expected behavior.

“The deviator in the experiment caused the results to be unreliable.”

2. noun

A mathematical term representing the amount by which a quantity deviates from a norm or average.

“The deviator in the statistical analysis revealed an interesting pattern.”

3. verb

To deviate or stray from a standard, rule, or expected behavior.

“The company deviated from its original business plan.”