Definition of Bias
Bias
bi·as
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an unfair prejudice or inclination in favor of or against someone or something;
e.g. It is a mark of emotional maturity to uncover, examine, and question your biases.
(noun)
an interest in or concentration on one particular subject or matter;
e.g. The book is comprehensive, but with a strong bias towards the sciences.
(verb)
to cause to feel or show an unfair prejudice or inclination in favor of or against someone or something;
e.g. The publisher was biased against female authors who wrote about matters such as business and politics.
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