Imbalanced: meaning, definitions and examples

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imbalanced

[ ɪmˈbælənst ]

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data analysis

Not evenly distributed or proportionate; having unequal or uneven balance.

Synonyms

disproportionate, lopsided, unequal, uneven

Examples of usage

The dataset is imbalanced, with a majority of samples belonging to one class.
Imbalanced data can lead to biased machine learning models.
The imbalanced distribution of data can affect the performance of the algorithm.

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workplace

Not fairly or evenly treated; having unequal opportunities or representation.

Synonyms

biased, discriminatory, unequal, unfair

Examples of usage

The company has been criticized for its imbalanced hiring practices.
Gender imbalanced teams can struggle with collaboration and decision-making.

Translations

Translations of the word "imbalanced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desequilibrado

🇮🇳 असंतुलित

🇩🇪 unausgeglichen

🇮🇩 tidak seimbang

🇺🇦 незбалансований

🇵🇱 niezrównoważony

🇯🇵 不均衡な (fukin'kōna)

🇫🇷 déséquilibré

🇪🇸 desequilibrado

🇹🇷 dengesiz

🇰🇷 불균형한 (bulgyunhyeonghan)

🇸🇦 غير متوازن (ghayr mutawazin)

🇨🇿 nevyvážený

🇸🇰 nevyvážený

🇨🇳 不平衡的 (bù pínghéng de)

🇸🇮 neuravnotežen

🇮🇸 ójafnvægi

🇰🇿 теңгерімсіз

🇬🇪 უთანასწორო (utanasc'oro)

🇦🇿 tarazsız

🇲🇽 desequilibrado

Word origin

The word 'imbalanced' originates from the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', combined with 'balanced', which has roots in the Latin word 'bilanx', meaning 'having two scales'. The concept of imbalance has been prevalent in various fields, from mathematics to social sciences, highlighting disparities and lack of equilibrium.