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as in exceptions
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
her C grade is an anomaly, as she's never made anything except A's and B's before
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as in abnormalities
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal
snow in July is an anomaly in most of the northern hemisphere
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Recent Examples of anomalies
Nuclear deterrent missiles face setbacks In November 2023, a Minuteman III ICBM manufactured by Boeing experienced flight anomalies, resulting in its self-destruction.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
For example, using Oracle EBS’s Integrated SOA Gateway (ISG) or PL/SQL APIs, an ML model can be set up to analyze data in real time and make informed predictions or detect anomalies.
—Dipak Kulkarni, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The imaging process can be costly, and some images reveal anomalies researchers have yet to comprehend fully.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Researchers can look for gaps and anomalies in the pattern of radio waves emitted from these spinning pulsars to detect gravitational waves.
—Jonathan Zrake, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
These enhancements would help detect and navigate around celestial objects, potential hazards, and hyperspace anomalies from vast distances.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
For instance, in risk management, AI can detect anomalies or potential fraud far more effectively than manual methods.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The methodology employs artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced sensor networks to analyze patterns and anomalies across a broad range of data sources.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
Other offerings use specialized analytics tools to enhance workflows like auditing, allowing businesses to identify anomalies, trends, and fraud much more efficiently.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
For example, using Oracle EBS’s Integrated SOA Gateway (ISG) or PL/SQL APIs, an ML model can be set up to analyze data in real time and make informed predictions or detect anomalies.
—Dipak Kulkarni, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The imaging process can be costly, and some images reveal anomalies researchers have yet to comprehend fully.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Researchers can look for gaps and anomalies in the pattern of radio waves emitted from these spinning pulsars to detect gravitational waves.
—Jonathan Zrake, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
These enhancements would help detect and navigate around celestial objects, potential hazards, and hyperspace anomalies from vast distances.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
For instance, in risk management, AI can detect anomalies or potential fraud far more effectively than manual methods.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The methodology employs artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced sensor networks to analyze patterns and anomalies across a broad range of data sources.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
Other offerings use specialized analytics tools to enhance workflows like auditing, allowing businesses to identify anomalies, trends, and fraud much more efficiently.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anomalies
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That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The exceptions to the journalists’ protection are when such information is needed to prevent terrorism or imminent violence.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Like the Dutch study, IDENTIFY detected some specific kinds of DNA abnormalities, including gains and losses of multiple chromosomes, that were much more likely to be seen in the people with cancer, whereas other patterns were associated with less worrying outcomes like uterine fibroids.ByJennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 4 Dec. 2024
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No engine abnormalities were noted in the flight log data, and inspectors found no issues with the airplane brake and anti-skid system, the report said.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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The box set also boasts six live albums — two of which are previously unreleased — her 1966 demo tape, and a bonus disc of rarities.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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Cohen and the rest of his ABC Vintage staff don’t stumble into these rarities all by their lonesome.James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
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But things are very different and dangerous on the mainland where time has given rise to all sorts of new mutations in the infected.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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The infected have undergone terrifying mutations and expose the depths of humanity’s struggle to endure.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Anomalies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anomalies. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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