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anomaly

/ˈænəməli/ noun · British & US
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What does anomaly mean?

noun

An unusual or unexpected event or situation that deviates from what is normal or expected. An abnormality or irregularity in a system or process.

Example

"The company's financial reports revealed an anomaly in their quarterly earnings."

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