Outlier

usgb/ˈaʊtlaɪər/
noun

A thing or person that is different from all others in a group or set.

In a class of students who all scored around 70 on a test, a student who scored 100 would be considered an outlier.
Visual representation of "outlier" - A thing or person that is different from all others in a group or set.

Often appears as...

  • statistical outlier
  • data outlier
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Uncommon Instance

Used to describe someone or something that doesn't fit the usual pattern in a group.

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His peaceful demeanor made him an outlier in the heated debate.
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Not Negative

'Outlier' doesn't imply something negative; it simply means distinct or atypical.

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Being the only doctor in a family of artists, she felt like an outlier.
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Emphasis on Difference

Highlights the extent to which an outlier differs from the norm, sometimes triggering interest or further investigation.

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The teacher noticed the outlier in the test scores, sparking a curiosity about the student's methods.
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