Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skewing

verb
/ˈskjuː.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of causing something to lean or slant in a particular direction.
Examples
  • The data was skewing towards a positive result because of the sample size.
  • His opinions were skewing the interpretation of the evidence presented.
  • In art, the artist might skew the images to convey a specific message.
Meaning
To distort or alter something, often leading to a lack of accuracy or fairness.
Synonyms
  • distorting
  • tilting
  • slanting
  • biased