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1
to depart from a straight line or course or from a middle position or value
- A glitch caused the image on the screen to skew to one side.
- This show's viewers tend to skew a little older.
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2
to change (something) in a way that makes it unfair or inaccurate
- The researchers tried to anticipate any problems that might skew the results of the study.
- Try not to let that one negative experience skew your opinion of the restaurant.
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The first known use of skew was in the 15th century
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