abberation

[US]/ˌæbəˈreɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌæbəˈreɪʃn/

Translation

n.a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected; in optics, the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a perfect image
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chromatic aberration is a common problem in inexpensive camera lenses.

the scientist noted a statistical aberration in the experimental results.

his racist comments were seen as an aberration from his usual behavior.

the telescope's optical aberration made the stars appear distorted.

some economists believe the recession was a temporary aberration.

the data showed an aberration that needed further investigation.

the psychologist studied the mental aberration in her patient's behavior.

in certain cultures, this custom might be considered an aberration.

the factory's output spike was an aberration in an otherwise slow year.

the document contained an aberration that changed its entire meaning.

scientists were surprised by the aberration in their climate models.

without the aberration, the photo would have been perfectly clear.

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