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, 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
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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, 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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