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deviation vs diversion
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deviationnoun/ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a difference from what is normal, expected or agreed | Goes with deviation from | Example Any deviation from the safety rules could put the workers at risk. |
| diversionnoun/dɪˈvɜːr.ʒən/ | Meaning a different route traffic must take when a road is closed; also something that takes attention away | Goes with create a diversion | Example While one thief created a diversion, the other stole her wallet. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The thieves created a while others took the jewelry.