Synonyms for

Outliers

Verb / ˈaʊtlaɪɜ:z / Another word for outliers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Outliers are data points that are significantly different from other data points in a set.

Synonyms & similar words

outlier anomaly aberration deviation exception oddity irregularity outlier out-of-the-ordinary out-of-the-way peculiarity strangeness uncommonness uniqueness curiosity freak phenomenon rarity singularity weirdo abnormality

Example sentences

  1. The outlier in the data set skewed the results.
  2. The student's test score was an outlier compared to the rest of the class.
  3. The company's profit for that year was an outlier in their financial history.
  4. The weather forecast predicted an outlier of high temperatures for next week.
  5. The strange behavior of the animal was considered an outlier in its species.

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  • In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. - Albert Einstein
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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