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Anomaly

Description:

Anomaly (noun): Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. It can refer to a person, thing, or occurrence that is considered atypical or irregular.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Anomaly (noun): An irregularity or abnormality in a system, process, or data that does not conform to the expected behavior.

Example Sentence:

In the scientific experiment, the unexpected spike in temperature was an anomaly that challenged the initial hypothesis.

Sense 2:

Anomaly (noun): A rare, peculiar, or distinctive occurrence, phenomenon, or event.

Example Sentence:

The sudden appearance of the comet was considered an astronomical anomaly due to its unique trajectory.

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