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anomalies

/əˈnɒməliz/ /əˈnɑməliz/

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A deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier.

Examples :

"The scientist noticed several anomalies in the data that didn't fit the expected results. "

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Something or someone that is strange or unusual.

Examples :

""The scientists were puzzled by the anomalies in the data, as the results were not what they expected at all." "

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Any event or measurement that is out of the ordinary regardless of whether it is exceptional or not.

Examples :

"She disregarded some of the anamolies in the experiment, putting them down to miscalculation."

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noun

Any of various angular distances.

Examples :

"Astronomers use the term "anomalies" to describe the angular distances of planets in their orbits, which help them predict their positions. "

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A defect or malformation.

Examples :

"The doctor noticed some anomalies in the X-ray, so he ordered more tests. "

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A failure of a classical symmetry due to quantum corrections.

Examples :

"While classical physics predicted the conservation of energy, quantum field theory revealed subtle anomalies where this conservation appeared to be violated due to quantum effects. "

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An irregularity or disproportion.

Examples :

""The doctor noticed several anomalies in the blood test results, which required further investigation." "

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