DEFLECTION

Deflection

In engineering, deflection is the degree to which a structural element is displaced under a load. It may refer to an angle or a distance.

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deflection

Noun

  1. The act of deflecting or something deflected.
  2. The deviation of a needle or other indicator from its previous position.


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