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UK//wɒt sɔːt əv əˈnɒməli//US//wɑt sɔrt əv əˈnɑməli//

Meaning of What sort of anomaly

A question asking about a strange or unusual occurrence.

In simple words: What strange thing is happening?

What sort of anomaly in a sentence

  • During the meeting, I asked, 'What sort of anomaly are we dealing with here?'
  • The data showed a spike, so I wondered, 'What sort of anomaly could cause this?'
  • 'What sort of anomaly is causing these results to differ so dramatically?' she inquired.
  • 'What sort of anomaly has been reported in the recent studies?' he asked the researcher.
  • In the report, they highlighted, 'What sort of anomaly should we expect in future assessments?'

How to use What sort of anomaly

Use this phrase to inquire about unusual occurrences. Appropriate in both formal and casual contexts, but helps to clarify something unusual specifically.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of an 'anomaly' as 'a-nom-ally' - it’s not what we expect!

Related words

Collocations with What sort of anomaly

  • detect an anomaly
  • describe an anomaly
  • report an anomaly

Synonyms for What sort of anomaly

  • what kind of irregularity
  • what type of exception
  • what form of inconsistency

Common mistakes with What sort of anomaly

  • Incorrectly using 'anomaly' in everyday conversation; it's more formal.
  • Omitting the word 'sort' makes the phrase sound less natural.

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Frequently asked questions about What sort of anomaly

What does What sort of anomaly mean?

What strange thing is happening?

What is the definition of What sort of anomaly?

A question asking about a strange or unusual occurrence.

How do you use What sort of anomaly in a sentence?

During the meeting, I asked, 'What sort of anomaly are we dealing with here?'

Can you give another example of What sort of anomaly?

The data showed a spike, so I wondered, 'What sort of anomaly could cause this?'

What are synonyms for What sort of anomaly?

Common alternatives include what kind of irregularity, what type of exception, what form of inconsistency.

What words go with What sort of anomaly?

It commonly pairs with detect an anomaly, describe an anomaly, report an anomaly.

What are common mistakes when using What sort of anomaly?

Incorrectly using 'anomaly' in everyday conversation; it's more formal. Omitting the word 'sort' makes the phrase sound less natural.

How do you pronounce What sort of anomaly?

US: //wɑt sɔrt əv əˈnɑməli//, UK: //wɒt sɔːt əv əˈnɒməli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What sort of anomaly?

Use this phrase to inquire about unusual occurrences. Appropriate in both formal and casual contexts, but helps to clarify something unusual specifically.