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How to pronounce “deflection”
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Pronunciation guide for deflection
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of deflection with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Marvels and Mysteries Revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope
by looking at gravitational deflection --
- Definition summary
- The act of deflecting or something deflected.
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How to pronounce deflection
The Marvels and Mysteries Revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope

by looking at gravitational deflection --
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “deflection”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- The act of deflecting or something deflected.
- Deviation (of a needle or other indicator or mechanism) from a previous position.
- (figuratively) The act of refusing to address something (questions, criticism, etc.).
- (psychology) The act of rejecting culpability by redirecting blame elsewhere.
- Bending or deformation under load.
- (chess) A tactic that forces an opposing piece to leave the square, rank or file it occupies, thus exposing the king or a valuable piece
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