anomalies
n. countablen. things that are different from what is normal or expected. You use this word when you find a result or a fact that does not fit the usual pattern.
n. deviations from what is standard, normal, or expected. Often refers to data points or observations that are inconsistent with a prevailing theory or established pattern.
The researchers found several anomalies in the test results.
The software is designed to flag any anomalies in the bank's transaction history to prevent fraud.
While the majority of the samples followed the predicted trajectory, a few distinct anomalies suggested that an external variable had not been properly controlled during the initial phase of the experiment.
Plural form of 'anomaly'; frequently used in scientific, statistical, and technical contexts.