What does outlier mean?
Outlier means A person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place..
Outlier
/ˈaʊtˌlaɪə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
A person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place..
Definitions by Sense
- A person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place.
- (figurative) An exception.
- (geology) A part of a formation separated from the rest of the formation by erosion.
- (statistics) A value in a statistical sample which does not fit a pattern that describes most other data points; specifically, a value that lies 1.5 IQR beyond the upper or lower quartile.
Example Sentences
Observing as an outlier from Scotland, Hynes sums up the industry problem: "The conversation we've had for this article is really about creating an environment in which better decisions can be taken, isn't it?
And in a world where police officers are mostly paired by species (zebras with zebras, hippos with hippos, etc.), Judy and Nick’s rare bunny/fox combo marks them as outliers.
Synonyms for outlier
Antonyms for outlier
Related Words
Word Forms
- outliers
- outlyer
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for outlier?
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What is the opposite of outlier?
Possible antonyms include inlier.
How do you use outlier in a sentence?
Observing as an outlier from Scotland, Hynes sums up the industry problem: "The conversation we've had for this article is really about creating an environment in which better decisions can be taken, isn't it?
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