Standard Synonyms
Irregularity
Peculiarity
Strange occurrence
Slang Synonyms
Abnormal
Atypical
Alternatively
Out-of-the-ordinary
Uncommon
Academic Synonyms
Abnormality
Irregularity
Deviation
Disparity
Incongruity
Old English Synonyms
Irregularity
Abnormality
Deviation
Regional Synonyms
Irregularity
Difference
Inconsistency
Abnormality
Exception
Industry-specific Synonyms
Abnormality
Irregularity
Deviation
Inconsistency
Discrepancy
Aberration
Peculiarity
Oddity
Antonyms
Abnormality
Normality
Order
Regularity
Stability
Symmetry
Meaning
An anomaly is a deviation from the normal or expected.
Definition
A discrepancy or deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule.
Example Sentences
1. Anomaly detection is a critical part of many security systems.
2. The anomaly was first spotted by amateur astronomers.
3. The new system is designed to detect anomalies in real time.
4. We believe this anomaly is caused by a software bug.
5. The data set contains a number of anomalies.