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 bias bias /ˈbaɪəs/

adjective

  1. Slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric  ( bias )
    slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric
     A bias fold
    a bias fold

noun

  1. () A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation  ( preconception , bias , prejudice )
    a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
  2. A line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric  ( bias , diagonal )
    a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

verb

  1. Cause to be biased  ( bias , predetermine )
    cause to be biased
  2. Influence in an unfair way  ( bias )
    influence in an unfair way
     You are biasing my choice by telling me yours
    you are biasing my choice by telling me yours