anomalies

Definitions

Things or situations that deviate from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Inconsistencies or irregularities in a system, data set, or scientific observation.

Examples

The scientists were baffled by the strange anomalies detected in the satellite data.

After reviewing the financial reports, the auditor identified several accounting anomalies that required further investigation.

Genetic anomalies can sometimes lead to unique physical characteristics in a population.

Synonyms

aberrations irregularities deviations inconsistencies outliers peculiarities exceptions

Antonyms

norms standards regularities conformities consistencies paragons uniformities