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Skewing: meaning, definitions and examples

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skewing

 

[ skjuːɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data analysis

Skewing refers to the distortion or asymmetry in a statistical distribution. When data is skewed, it can lead to misleading interpretations of the dataset, affecting the mean and median values significantly.

Synonyms

bending, distorting, tilting

Examples of usage

  • The skewing of the results affected our conclusions.
  • We need to address the skewing in our data set to ensure accuracy.
  • The graph shows a clear skewing towards higher values.
Context #2 | Verb

physical manipulation

To skew can also mean to twist or deform something out of its normal shape. This usage is often applied in contexts involving angles and physical objects.

Synonyms

angle, bend, twist

Examples of usage

  • She skewed the frame to fit the new layout.
  • The wind skewed the flag out of shape.
  • The table was skewed at an odd angle.

Translations

Translations of the word "skewing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distorção

🇮🇳 विकृत करना

🇩🇪 Verzerrung

🇮🇩 miring

🇺🇦 скручування

🇵🇱 przewrócenie

🇯🇵 歪み

🇫🇷 déformation

🇪🇸 distorsión

🇹🇷 eğilme

🇰🇷 왜곡

🇸🇦 تحريف

🇨🇿 zkreslení

🇸🇰 skreslenie

🇨🇳 扭曲

🇸🇮 izkrivljanje

🇮🇸 skekkja

🇰🇿 бұрмалау

🇬🇪 გამრუდება

🇦🇿 deformasiya

🇲🇽 distorsión

Word origin

The term 'skew' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'skūfa,' which means 'to shove, push, or slide.' It initially referred to a slant or an angle that was not evenly aligned. Over time, 'skew' evolved to encompass both physical and statistical meanings, indicating deviation from a norm or standard position. In statistics, the concept of skewness quantifies the degree to which a distribution leans to one side or the other, thereby impacting the analysis and interpretation of data sets. The word has retained its versatility, applicable in various contexts ranging from mathematical discussions to everyday language concerning movement and alignment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,919 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.