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
Synonyms
Examples of deflection in a Sentence
measuring the angle of deflection
He scored with a deflection off another player's stick.
Recent Examples on the Web
Some of the main differences concern the presence, in the new species, of a palatal ridge, a pair of accessory incisive foramina, and a steeper rostrum deflection; among various others.
—
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024
Based on that call, LMPD decided to not send a deflection officer, trained to de-escalate, provide emotional support and problem solve for the person in crisis.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 24 May 2024
Barton played 40 games over his career and finished with 63 total tackles (25 solo), 13 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, seven pass deflections and one fumble recovery while at Furman.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2024
Therapeutic, mental health and medical treatment would be provided alongside detention, deflection and reentry services in the same facilities.
—Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for deflection 
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024
Based on that call, LMPD decided to not send a deflection officer, trained to de-escalate, provide emotional support and problem solve for the person in crisis.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 24 May 2024
Barton played 40 games over his career and finished with 63 total tackles (25 solo), 13 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, seven pass deflections and one fumble recovery while at Furman.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2024
Therapeutic, mental health and medical treatment would be provided alongside detention, deflection and reentry services in the same facilities.
—Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for deflection
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'deflection.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near deflection
Cite this Entry
“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflection. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share