Difference between revisions of "Anomaly"
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| − | 1 : the angular distance of a [[planet]] from its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perihelion perihelion] as seen from the sun | + | *1 : the angular distance of a [[planet]] from its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perihelion perihelion] as seen from the [[sun]] |
| − | 2 : deviation from the common rule : irregularity | + | *2 : deviation from the common rule : irregularity |
| − | 3 : something anomalous : something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified | + | *3 : something anomalous : something [[different]], abnormal, peculiar, or not easily [[classified]] |
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Revision as of 22:50, 12 January 2011
An anomaly is any occurrence or object that is strange, unusual, or unique. It can also mean a discrepancy or deviation from an established standard or trend.
Anomalistics is the study of scientific anomalies. In computer science, anomaly detection refers to the process of detecting anomalies from the relevant data.
Origin
- Date: 1603
Definitions
- 1 : the angular distance of a planet from its perihelion as seen from the sun
- 2 : deviation from the common rule : irregularity
- 3 : something anomalous : something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified
