If a project is moving outside those parameters, or is about to, you want the metric at hand to indicate such deviation.

如果项目偏离了那些参数，或将要，您想要让手边的度量标准指出这样的偏离。

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On the other hand, ionic diffusion may cause deviation of defect concentration from its stoichiometric equilibrium value.

另一方面，离子扩散可能导致缺陷浓度在平衡位置的偏离。

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On the other hand, the chain linking price deviation and correction in a national gold standard is longer.

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