편차
The quality or state of being different or diverging from a standard or average, often used in statistics to describe the difference between a value and the mean.
Examples
3 of 5우리 팀원들 실력 편차가 좀 심해.
The deviation in skill levels among our team members is quite high.
제품 생산 과정에서 발생하는 오차와 편차를 최소화해야 합니다.
We must minimize errors and deviations occurring in the production process.
통계 분석 결과 표준 편차가 매우 크게 나타났다.
The statistical analysis showed that the standard deviation was very large.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Pyeon-cha: Think of 'Pyeon' as 'leaning' or 'one side'. It's leaning away from the center (average).
Quick Quiz
정부는 도심과 농촌 간의 의료 서비스 ( )를 해결하고자 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 편차
Examples
우리 팀원들 실력 편차가 좀 심해.
informalThe deviation in skill levels among our team members is quite high.
제품 생산 과정에서 발생하는 오차와 편차를 최소화해야 합니다.
businessWe must minimize errors and deviations occurring in the production process.
통계 분석 결과 표준 편차가 매우 크게 나타났다.
academicThe statistical analysis showed that the standard deviation was very large.
수능 시험의 난이도에 따라 과목별 표준 점수 편차가 발생한다.
formalDeviations in standard scores by subject occur depending on the difficulty of the CSAT.
개인마다 취향의 편차가 있어서 모두를 만족시키기는 어렵다.
everydayIt is difficult to satisfy everyone because there is a deviation in individual tastes.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
개인 편차
individual difference/deviation
편차가 심하다
The deviation is severe
성적 편차
grade deviation
Often Confused With
오차 is the 'error' between a true value and a measurement, while 편차 is the 'deviation' from an average or between groups.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS Reading passages involving sociology, economics, or science data.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using '편차' when you mean a simple 'difference' (차이) in everyday conversation unless you want to sound technical.
Memory Tip
Pyeon-cha: Think of 'Pyeon' as 'leaning' or 'one side'. It's leaning away from the center (average).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 偏 (leaning/one-sided) + 差 (difference).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, '지역 간 편차' (regional gaps) in infrastructure and education is a major social issue.
Quick Quiz
정부는 도심과 농촌 간의 의료 서비스 ( )를 해결하고자 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 편차
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