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bias

10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bias (noun)
  2. bias (adjective)
  3. bias (adverb)
  4. bias (transitive verb)
  5. Bias (geographical name)
  6. bias-belted tire (noun)
  7. bias crime (noun)
  8. bias-ply tire (noun)
  9. bias tape (noun)
  10. Beas (geographical name)

1bi·as

noun \ˈbī-əs\

Definition of BIAS

1
: a line diagonal to the grain of a fabric; especially : a line at a 45 degree angle to the selvage often utilized in the cutting of garments for smoother fit
2
a : a peculiarity in the shape of a bowl that causes it to swerve when rolled on the green in lawn bowling b : the tendency of a bowl to swerve; also : the impulse causing this tendency c : the swerve of the bowl
3
a : bent, tendency b : an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially : a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment : prejudice c : an instance of such prejudice d (1) : deviation of the expected value of a statistical estimate from the quantity it estimates (2) : systematic error introduced into sampling or testing by selecting or encouraging one outcome or answer over others
4
a : a voltage applied to a device (as a transistor control electrode) to establish a reference level for operation b : a high-frequency voltage combined with an audio signal to reduce distortion in tape recording
— on the bias
: askew, obliquely

Examples of BIAS

  1. He showed a bias toward a few workers in particular.
  2. Do they have a bias against women?
  3. The company was accused of racial bias.
  4. The decision was made without bias.
  5. She showed no bias toward older clients.
  6. a student with a strong bias towards the arts

Origin of BIAS

Middle French biais
First Known Use: 1530

Related to BIAS

See Synonym Discussion at predilection

Rhymes with BIAS

Aias, eyas, Laius, Lias, pious, Pius

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