substantially deviate

Frequency: 7.510.1 per million words

To change course or standard by a large amount in size, value, or importance.

deviateADVERB + deviate

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Examples (10)

  • The final project costs substantially deviated from the initial budget.
  • The experimental results substantially deviate from the predicted model.
  • Any new policy that substantially deviates from established precedent will require a full review.
  • Our travel plans had to substantially deviate from the original itinerary due to the storm.
  • His behavior has started to substantially deviate from his normal patterns, which is concerning.
  • The product's dimensions cannot substantially deviate from the required specifications.
  • The student was penalized for substantially deviating from the essay prompt.
  • If market conditions change, our sales forecast will substantially deviate from our targets.
  • It is rare for a planet's orbit to substantially deviate from its expected path without an external force.
  • Do not substantially deviate from the approved script during the presentation.