An anomaly in language is a form or word that does not follow the usual rules. It is an exception that learners need to remember.
The past tense of 'go' is an anomaly in English grammar.
Some words are anomalies in spelling rules.
In technology or machines, an anomaly means that something is wrong or not working normally. It is often a small fault or error.
The pilot noticed an anomaly in the control panel.
There was an anomaly in the computer system.
Scientists use anomaly to describe something in nature that is different from the normal pattern. It can be a strange event or condition in space or the body.
The star showed an anomaly in its brightness.
Doctors found an anomaly in her heartbeat.
In statistics, an anomaly means a number or result that does not fit with other data. It can show a mistake or something rare that needs attention.
They found an anomaly in the survey data.
This anomaly changes the average value.
A geological anomaly is a place where the normal features of the earth are changed or unusual. It helps scientists understand the earth better.
The magnetic anomaly showed strange rock formations.
Scientists study gravity anomalies in the earth.
