Definition of skew
intransitive verb
1 : to take an oblique course
2 : to look askance
transitive verb
1 : to make, set, or cut on the skew
2 : to distort especially from a true value or symmetrical form skewed data
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Examples of skew in a sentence
They were accused of skewing the facts to fit their theory.
He accused them of skewing the rules in their favor.
Origin and Etymology of skew
Middle English, to escape, run obliquely, from Anglo-French *eskiuer, eschiver to escape, avoid — more at eschew
First Known Use: 15th century
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Definition of skew
1 : set, placed, or running obliquely : slanting
2 : more developed on one side or in one direction than another : not symmetrical
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SKEW Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of skew for English Language Learners
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: to change (something) so that it is not true or accurate
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: to make (something) favor a particular group of people in a way that is unfair
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