skewness (ˈskjuːnɪs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the quality or condition of being skew |
| 2. | statistics See kurtosis a measure of the symmetry of a distribution around its mean, esp the statistic B1 = m3/(m2)3/2, where m2 and m3 are respectively the second and third moments of the distribution around the mean. In a normal distribution, B1 = 0 |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |