skew distribution

noun

: an unsymmetrical frequency distribution having the mode at a different value from the mean

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skew distribution was circa 1931

Dictionary Entries Near skew distribution

Cite this Entry

“Skew distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skew%20distribution. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!