Skew

/skjuː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A deviation from a straight line or a typical value.

The data showed a skew that indicated a potential problem with the sampling method.

verb

To cause to deviate or swerve from the straight or correct course.

The heavy rain skewed our plans for an outdoor event.

To distort or misrepresent.

His account of the incident skewed the truth, making him seem like the victim.

adjective

Not straight or aligned; slanted or angled.

The artist created a skew perspective in her painting, giving it a unique look.

Biased or unfair in representation.

The survey results were skewed, leading to a misrepresentation of public opinion.

Middle English 'sciwen', meaning to cover or conceal, influenced by Old Norse 'skewr' meaning to turn or bend.

skewed perspective

A viewpoint that is biased or not reflecting reality.

skewed data

Information that has been distorted or influenced by external factors.

skew the results

To cause the findings of an analysis to be misleading.

bias

A tendency to favor one thing over another.

distortion

The act of twisting or altering something.

angle

A particular aspect or viewpoint.

To tilt things in your favor.

He skewed the competition by inviting only his friends.

To mess with someone or something.

I can't believe she skewed my plans like that.