to skew

Meanings

• verb

  To alter or distort (information, data, or a situation) in a biased or misleading way

  - "The politician's statements were skewed to favor his political stance."
  - "The media outlet was criticized for skewing the facts to support their agenda."

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Variants

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'scuwan,' meaning 'to bend or turn,' later developing the meaning of 'to distort or misrepresent.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'skew' can also be used in statistics to describe the distribution of data points around the mean. However, in this context, it has a different meaning and should not be confused with the meaning discussed here.

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Related Concepts

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1. bias: A systematic error or distortion in the collection, analysis, or reporting of data that can influence the outcome or interpretation of research or information.

2. propaganda: Information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, or nation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'to skew' has been used metaphorically to describe the manipulation of information or facts to present a biased or misleading view. In art, the term 'skew' can refer to a distorted or angled representation of an object or scene.

How to Memorize "to skew"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a funnel, with the wide end representing the original, unbiased information, and the narrow end representing the skewed or distorted information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'to skew' with the idea of a distorted mirror, reflecting a skewed or misrepresented version of reality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: SKEW = Selectively Known, Emphasized, and Widely Distorted.

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