noun
Physical or temporal misalignment; something not matching up as expected.
印刷の色にずれがある。
There is a misalignment in the printed colors.
スケジュールにずれが生じた。
A lag occurred in the schedule.
noun
Abstract mismatch in opinion, perception, or data.
二人の意見にはずれがある。
There is a discrepancy between their opinions.
計算にずれが見つかった。
A discrepancy was found in the calculation.
noun
Technical term in physics for shear stress or deformation.
この材料は大きなずれ応力に耐えられる。
This material can withstand large shear stress.
Derived from the verb ずれる (to slip, to deviate). The noun form ずれ nominalizes the action or state of being out of alignment.