1. to distort or bias something in a particular direction
2. to turn or place at an angle

1. plural of skew; distortions or biases

Examples

• The poll skews toward younger voters.
• Bad weather skews the attendance numbers.
• She skews the picture frame to the left.
• The data skews the results of the study.
• His perspective skews conservative on most issues.
• The mirror skews the reflection slightly.
• Statistical skews can mislead researchers.