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Anomaly

Definition

(formal) A person, thing, or situation that is unusual or unexpected and does not fit into a normal pattern; a deviation from the norm.

Example Sentences

1The team of scientists was baffled by the anomaly in the data, which seemed to contradict their initial hypothesis.
2Is there an anomaly in the company's financial records that needs to be addressed?
3The new employee's exceptional skills were an anomaly in the otherwise underperforming department.
4Researchers are working to identify the genetic anomaly that causes the rare disease.
5The unusual weather pattern was considered an anomaly by meteorologists, who were unable to explain its cause.

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