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outlier

/ˈaʊtlaɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does outlier mean?

noun

A person or thing that is very different from the others in a particular group or situation. A data point that is significantly different from other data points in a set.

Example

"The company's high profits made it an outlier among its struggling competitors."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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