deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən 
dē-
1
: a turning aside or off course : deviation
2
: the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument
Examples of deflection in a Sentence
measuring the angle of deflection
He scored with a deflection off another player's stick.
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 5 June 2025
The bill also creates a deflection and community investment grant program.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 3 June 2025
During the Eagles' three-game postseason run, which resulted in a franchise-first Super Bowl victory, Darby registered 18 tackles and six pass deflections.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Mats with polyurethane foam cores or bottom layers tend to have identification load deflection/indentation force deflection numbers, which measure the foam’s firmness.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for deflection
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflection. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən
1
: a turning aside or deviation from a straight line
2
: the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument
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