Definitions

1. noun

A measure of the asymmetry of the probability distribution of a real-valued random variable

“The researcher studied the skewness of the data set to understand its underlying distribution.”

2. noun

A state of being uneven or biased

“The new policy was criticized for its skewness towards the wealthy.”

3. noun

A tendency to slant or incline in a particular direction

“The artist’s painting had a noticeable skewness towards the dark side.”

4. noun

A deviation from a standard or expected state

“The company’s financial reports showed a significant skewness in their quarterly earnings.”