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Aberration

usgb/ˌæbəˈreɪʃn/Volume
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Uncommon Occurrence

Used when something unusual happens that does not reflect the regular pattern or behavior.

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Losing their match was an aberration for the team; they usually win.
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Negative Surprise

Often implies a negative or unwanted deviation from the norm.

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The company's sudden drop in stock price is seen as an aberration.
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Not Predictive

An aberration doesn't usually indicate a long-term change.

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Don't worry about the poor test score; it's an aberration from your usual grades.
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