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Redirection vs Diversion - What's the difference?

redirection | diversion |

As nouns the difference between redirection and diversion

is that redirection is the act of setting a new direction while diversion is a tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.

redirection

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of setting a new direction.
  • (Internet) The automated process of taking a user to a location other than the one selected.

    • diversion

    English

    (wikipedia diversion)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
  • A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
  • *
  • The act of diverting.
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  • Removal of water via a canal.
  • (transport) A detour, such as during road construction
  • (transport) The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destinationUS FM 55-15 TRANSPORTATION REFERENCE DATA; 9 June 1886 .
  • (legal) Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.

    • Related terms

    * diverse * diversity * divert

    See also

    * hobby * distraction * red herring

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