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outlier

 

[ ˈaʊtˌlaɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

data analysis

An outlier is a data point that differs significantly from other observations in a dataset. Outliers can skew statistical analysis and lead to inaccurate results.

Synonyms

aberration, anomaly, deviation

Examples of usage

  • The outlier in the dataset greatly impacted the average value.
  • Removing outliers from the data can improve the accuracy of the analysis.
Context #2 | Noun

social context

In social contexts, an outlier refers to a person or thing that stands out from the rest due to unusual characteristics or behavior.

Synonyms

eccentric, maverick, nonconformist

Examples of usage

  • She was considered an outlier in her conservative community because of her unconventional views.
  • The artist's unique style made him an outlier in the art world.

Translations

Translations of the word "outlier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 outlier

🇮🇳 बाहरी

🇩🇪 Ausreißer

🇮🇩 penyimpangan

🇺🇦 викид

🇵🇱 odstający

🇯🇵 外れ値

🇫🇷 valeur aberrante

🇪🇸 desviación

🇹🇷 aykırı değer

🇰🇷 이상치

🇸🇦 الشاذ

🇨🇿 odlehlá hodnota

🇸🇰 odľahlá hodnota

🇨🇳 异常值

🇸🇮 odstopajoča vrednost

🇮🇸 útlagi

🇰🇿 ауытқу

🇬🇪 განსხვავებული

🇦🇿 kənar

🇲🇽 valor atípico

Etymology

The term 'outlier' originated in statistics and data analysis to describe data points that fall outside the normal range of values. It has since been adopted in various fields to refer to anything that is significantly different or stands out from the norm.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,225, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.