absolute deviation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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. {{lb|en|target|_|shooting}} The [[short]]est [[distance]] between the [[center]] of the [[target]] and the point where the [[projectile]] hit or burst.

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