Odstupanja

Odstupanja is a Slovenian noun meaning deviations or departures from a reference point, standard, or norm. The verb odstupiti means to depart or to step away, and odstupanja is the plural form used to denote instances of such departure. The term is used in technical, scientific, and everyday contexts to describe how much an observation, result, or action differs from an expected value or rule.

In mathematics and statistics, odstupanje denotes the difference between an observed value and a reference value, such as a mean or a target. It is used to describe residuals in regression analysis and to quantify dispersion when combined with concepts like absolute deviation and standard deviation.

In engineering and quality control, odstupanja refer to deviations from specified tolerances or process targets. They are monitored to assess product quality, process capability, and to guide corrective actions or adjustments in manufacturing.

In everyday usage, odstupanja can refer to deviations from social norms, rules, or plans, indicating exceptions or irregularities in behavior or expectations. The term thus covers a range of meanings from precise numerical differences to broader departures from established standards.