kõrvalek
Kõrvalek is an Estonian noun referring to a deviation or offset from a reference value, standard, or normative expectation. In technical contexts it denotes the amount by which a measured quantity differs from a predicted or true value. In everyday language it can describe any departure from norms, rules, or plans. The term is used across disciplines such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, metrology, and quality control, as well as in general discourse to express variance or nonconformity.
Etymology and form: The word is formed from the element kõrv- meaning “to the side” or “aside,”
Usage notes: The exact meaning of kõrvalek is context-dependent. In statistics, it can be used to signal