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bias

/'b/aI//@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Inclined to one side; swelled on one side.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

    noun.cognition

    Synonyms preconception prejudice

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

    noun.shape

    Synonyms diagonal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. 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.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally; as, to cut cloth <i>bias</i>.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric

    adj.all

    Examples
    A bias fold.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. influence in an unfair way

    verb.competition

    Examples
    You are biasing my choice by telling me yours.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. cause to be biased

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms predetermine

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To incline to one side; to give a particular direction to; to influence; to prejudice; to prepossess.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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