Skew may refer to:
In mathematics
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Skew lines, neither parallel nor intersecting.
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Skew normal distribution, a probability distribution
* Skew field or
division ring
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Skew-Hermitian matrix
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Skew lattice In abstract algebra, a skew lattice is an algebraic structure that is a non-commutative generalization of a lattice. While the term ''skew lattice'' can be used to refer to any non-commutative generalization of a lattice, since 1989 it has been use ...
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Skew polygon
Skew may refer to:
In mathematics
* Skew lines, neither parallel nor intersecting.
* Skew normal distribution, a probability distribution
* Skew field or division ring
* Skew-Hermitian matrix
* Skew lattice
* Skew polygon, whose vertices do not ...
, whose vertices do not lie on a plane
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Infinite skew polyhedron
In geometry, a skew apeirohedron is an infinite skew polyhedron consisting of nonplanar faces or nonplanar vertex figures, allowing the figure to extend indefinitely without folding round to form a closed surface.
Skew apeirohedra have also been ...
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Skew-symmetric graph
In graph theory, a branch of mathematics, a skew-symmetric graph is a directed graph that is isomorphic to its own transpose graph, the graph formed by reversing all of its edges, under an isomorphism that is an involution without any fixed point ...
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Skew-symmetric matrix
In mathematics, particularly in linear algebra, a skew-symmetric (or antisymmetric or antimetric) matrix is a square matrix whose transpose equals its negative. That is, it satisfies the condition
In terms of the entries of the matrix, if a_ ...
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Skew tableau In mathematics, a Young tableau (; plural: tableaux) is a combinatorial object useful in representation theory and Schubert calculus. It provides a convenient way to describe the group representations of the symmetric and general linear groups and ...
, a generalization of Young tableau
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Skewness, a measure of the asymmetry of a probability distribution
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Shear mapping
In science and technology
*Skew, also synclinal or gauche in
alkane stereochemistry
*Skew
ray (optics), an optical path not in a plane of symmetry
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Skew arch
A skew arch (also known as an oblique arch) is a method of construction that enables an arch bridge to span an obstacle at some angle other than a right angle. This results in the faces of the arch not being perpendicular to its abutments and its ...
, not at a right angle
In computing
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Clock skew
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Transitive data skew
Data synchronization is the process of establishing consistency between source and target data stores, and the continuous harmonization of the data over time. It is fundamental to a wide variety of applications, including file synchronization and m ...
, an issue of data synchronization
In telecommunications
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Skew (fax), unstraightness
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Skew (antenna) a method to improve the horizontal radiation pattern
Other uses
* Volatility skew, in finance, a downward-sloping
volatility smile
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Skew flip turnover, an aircraft maneuver
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SKEW
Skew may refer to:
In mathematics
* Skew lines, neither parallel nor intersecting.
* Skew normal distribution, a probability distribution
* Skew field or division ring
* Skew-Hermitian matrix
* Skew lattice
* Skew polygon, whose vertices do not ...
, the ticker symbol for the CBOE Skew Index
See also
* SKU or
Stock-keeping unit
In inventory management, a stock keeping unit (abbreviated as SKU and pronounced or ) is the unit of measure in which the stocks of a material are managed. Or to put it another way; is a distinct type of item for sale, purchased, or tracked in ...
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