skew
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B2
/skjuː/
distort or slant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'skew' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'escuier,' where 'es-' meant 'out' and 'cuier' meant 'to cover.'
Historical Evolution
'escuier' transformed into the Middle English word 'skewen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'skew.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cover or shield,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to distort or slant.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to change or distort something so that it is not accurate or true.
The data was skewed by the outliers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35