definition of skewing
Learner's definition of SKEW. [+ object] 1. : to change (something) so that it is not true or accurate. They were accused of skewing the facts to fit their theory. A few unusual cases may have skewed the data. [=may have made the data show something that is not normal or typical]
skew. v. skewed, skew·ing, skews. v. tr. 1. To turn or place at an angle: skew the cutting edge of a plane. 2. To give a bias to; distort: The use of a limited sample skewed the findings of the study. v. intr.1. To take an oblique course or direction. 2.. skewed, skew·ing, skews. v. tr. 1. To turn or place at an angle: skew the cutting edge of a plane. 2. To give a bias to; distort: The use of a limited sample skewed the findings of the study. v. intr. 1.