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it was anomaly vs it was an anomaly

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It was an anomaly' is the more common and natural way to express this idea. 'It was anomaly' is less common and might sound incomplete or awkward to native speakers.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1171 views

it was anomaly

This phrase is correct but less common and might sound incomplete or awkward to native speakers.

This phrase can be used in a more informal or poetic context where brevity is preferred. It is less common than 'it was an anomaly.'

Examples:

The sudden change in behavior was anomaly.
The appearance of the strange creature was anomaly in the forest.

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Those approaches whether it was anomaly or misuse detection, the origin of data , the accuracy, the completeness and the amount of the data where it detects ...

Alternatives:

it was an anomaly
it was an unusual occurrence
it was an aberration
it was a deviation from the norm
it was an irregularity

it was an anomaly

This phrase is correct and the more common way to express this idea.

This phrase is the standard way to convey that something was unusual or unexpected. It is more widely accepted and understood than 'it was anomaly.'

Examples:

The result of the experiment was an anomaly.
Her behavior at the party was an anomaly.

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Apr 3, 2015 ... Routine Helpthe first time this happened I thought it was an anomaly... (Soft water ?!) (self.SkincareAddiction). submitted 4 days ago by zeddoh.
[countable] an unexpected, unusual, or strange condition, situation, or quality:It was an anomaly for the weather to be warm in winter. See -nom-1.
Jan 15, 2014 ... It was the only pure thing strong enough to exist inside of Asami, one bright light surrounded by darkness. It was an anomaly. a·nom·a·ly.
Expand. Once it was an anomaly, then it became a trend and now it's a full- fledged jinx. One does not discuss such things, he said, as if it might jinx his chances.

Alternatives:

it was anomaly
it was an unusual occurrence
it was an aberration
it was a deviation from the norm
it was an irregularity

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