bias (Meaning)
bias (n)
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric
bias (v)
influence in an unfair way
cause to be biased
bias (s)
slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric
bias (n.)
A weight on the side of the ball used in the game of bowls, or a tendency imparted to the ball, which turns it from a straight line.
A leaning of the mind; propensity or prepossession toward an object or view, not leaving the mind indifferent; bent; inclination.
A wedge-shaped piece of cloth taken out of a garment (as the waist of a dress) to diminish its circumference.
A slant; a diagonal; as, to cut cloth on the bias.
bias (a.)
Inclined to one side; swelled on one side.
Cut slanting or diagonally, as cloth.
bias (adv.)
In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally; as, to cut cloth bias.
bias (v. t.)
To incline to one side; to give a particular direction to; to influence; to prejudice; to prepossess.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bias
bias Sentence Examples
- The study results were biased in favor of the researcher's hypothesis.
- Unconscious biases can influence our decision-making and perception.
- The media often presents biased perspectives, shaping public opinion.
- We should strive to minimize bias in our research and analysis.
- Cognitive biases can lead us to make irrational choices.
- Confirmation bias makes us seek information that confirms our existing beliefs.
- The algorithm's recommendation engine showed a gender bias.
- The recruitment process needs to be revised to eliminate bias.
- The news article contained biased language that promoted a certain agenda.
- Overcoming bias requires self-awareness and critical thinking.
FAQs About the word bias
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation, a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric,
tendentiousness, partisanship, tendency, partiality,prejudice, parti pris, favoritism, ply, cronyism, nonobjectivity
impartiality, impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, indifference, objectivity, indifference,neutrality, calm, dislike
The study results were biased in favor of the researcher's hypothesis.
Unconscious biases can influence our decision-making and perception.
The media often presents biased perspectives, shaping public opinion.
We should strive to minimize bias in our research and analysis.
