absolute deviation

noun — 2 senses

absolute deviation

noun
1

Mathematics, Sciences, Statistics The absolute value of the difference between a given value (such as mean or expected value) and a variate value (usually an observed value).

2

The shortest distance between the center of the target and the point where the projectile hit or burst.

Target shooting

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