Meaning of the word outlier in English
What does outlier mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
outlier
US /ˈaʊtˌlaɪ.ɚ/
UK /ˈaʊtˌlaɪ.ər/
Noun
1.
a person or thing differing from all other members of a particular group or set
Example:
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He was always an outlier in his family, pursuing art instead of business.
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The new product is an outlier in the market, offering unique features.
2.
a data point that differs significantly from other observations
Example:
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In the dataset, the value 999 was clearly an outlier.
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Statistical analysis often involves identifying and handling outliers.