anomalies
nounUK /əˈnɒməliz/
US /əˈnɑːməliz/
Anomalies are things that are different from what is normal or expected.
The scientist found several anomalies in the data that did not match the pattern.
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2. Something that deviates from the standard or expected rule in science or measurement.
The telescope detected anomalies in the planet's orbit.
3. A person or thing that is unusual and does not fit a common pattern.
Her talent for math made her an anomaly among her classmates.
4. A birth defect or structural difference in a living thing.
The doctor checked the baby for heart anomalies.