inlier

/ˈɪnlaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A point or data point that lies close to the regression line or the mean value of a set, especially in statistical analysis.

“The inliers in the dataset suggested a strong correlation between the two variables.”

2. noun

A point or area that lies inside a boundary or a defined region.

“The inliers of the forest reserve were protected from logging.”

Synonyms

  • datum
  • outlier

Antonyms

  • outlier