aberrations

noun

Definition of aberrationsnext
plural of aberration
as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected there are some slight aberrations in the type due to the nature of old printing presses

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  1. anomalies
  2. exceptions
  3. abnormalities
Noun
  • This model could potentially resolve the Hubble tension and other cosmic expansion anomalies.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Set alerts for key metrics to enable swift responses to anomalies.
    Vaibhav Gujral, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of anomalies
Noun
  • Everything survived, with some exceptions.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Charlotte often cannot be with Audrey at the hospital because the cutoff age for visitors is 12, although the hospital does sometimes make exceptions.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • The tools can be used to improve cyber defense capabilities and quickly detect threat abnormalities.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Then they can be pushed forward to become healthy heart cells or mutations — or other abnormalities can be corrected.
    Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of abnormalities
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