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,
tendency,prejudice, partiality, partisanship, tendentiousness, cronyism, nepotism, favoritism, nonobjectivity,one-sidedness
neutrality, impartiality, objectivity,neutrality, indifference, objectivity, impartiality, indifference, detachment, open-mindedness
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.
