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[statistics]
An unusual or extreme data value in a dataset. In data analysis, outliers can potentially have a strong effect on results and must be analyzed carefully to determine whether they represent valid data.
[geology]
In geology, a feature that lies apart from the main body or mass to which it belongs: for example, a rock or stratum that has been separated from a formation by erosion.