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   de·flec·tion

   /dəˈflekSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of deflecting or being deflected: "the deflection of the light beam"
   • ▪ the amount by which something is deflected: "an 11-mile deflection of the river"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from late Latin deflexio(n-), from deflectere ‘bend away’ (see deflect).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deflectionDeflection Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Deflection is a noun that means a turning aside or off course, or the departure of an indicator from the zero reading. See synonyms, examples, word history, and medical definition of deflection.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFLECTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Deflection is a change of direction after hitting something, or something you do or say to avoid something. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and pronunciation of deflection with examples and translations.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › deflectionDEFLECTION Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   noun. the act of deflecting or the state of being deflected. the amount of deviation. the change in direction of a light beam as it crosses a boundary between two media with different refractive indexes. a deviation of the indicator of a measuring instrument from its zero position.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › deflectiondeflection noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Deflection is a sudden change in the direction that something is moving in, usually after it has hit something. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, usage notes, synonyms and examples of deflection in different contexts.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFLECTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Deflection is the act or state of deflecting or the amount of deviation caused by a deflection. Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of deflection in different contexts, such as optics, sport, and military.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › deflectionDeflection - definition of deflection by The Free Dictionary

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   Deflection is the act or state of deflecting or being deflected, or the amount of deviation caused by a deflection. It can also refer to the movement of a structure or structural part under stress, the change in direction of a light beam, or a diversion from the main course or topic.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › deflectionDeflection Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Deflection is a noun that means a turning aside, bending, or deviation. It can also refer to a shot or pass in basketball, or a needle or pointer of a measuring instrument.