Anomaly

Pronunciation: /əˈnɑːməliː/

Anomaly (noun)

  1. Something that is different from what is normal or expected.
  2. A situation or event that does not fit a standard pattern or rule.

Examples

  • An anomaly in the data raised questions about the experiment's accuracy.
  • The audit revealed an anomaly in the financial records.

Common collocations: detect an anomaly, report an anomaly, investigate an anomaly, observe an anomaly

Synonyms of Anomaly

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Anomaly

  • — Describes something that conforms to the standard.
  • — Indicates something that follows a consistent pattern.