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- pronunciation:
- baI
ihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, adverb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an inclination or preference that influences judgment; prejudice.
The report showed a strong bias in favor of the factory owners.The decision reflected bias on the part of the judges.
- synonyms:
- inclination, leaning, narrow-mindedness, partiality, preconception, prejudice, slant, warp
- antonyms:
- disinterest, impartiality
- similar words:
- bent, favor, favoritism, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, proneness, propensity, tendency
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| definition 2: |
a line diagonal to the grain, esp. of a woven fabric.
Cut the fabric on the bias.- synonyms:
- diagonal, slant
- similar words:
- angle, bevel, cant, inclination, skew, slope, tilt
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| definition 3: |
an irregularity or distortion, as in a ball, causing deviation from the intended path.
- synonyms:
- curve, distortion
- similar words:
- bulge, irregularity
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| definition 4: |
a voltage applied to an electronic device, such as a transistor or a vacuum tube, to establish a reference level of operation.
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| related words: |
discrimination, partiality, penchant, prejudice, turn, twist |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
folded or cut on a diagonal.
a bias cut of material- synonyms:
- cater-cornered, diagonal, kitty-cornered
- similar words:
- oblique, slanting, sloping
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
in a slanting way; diagonally.
The sheet was cut bias.- synonyms:
- cater-cornered, diagonally, kitty-cornered
- similar words:
- obliquely, slantwise
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
biases, biasing, biased |
| definition 1: |
to influence or prejudice (someone).
His sloppy appearance biased the judge against him.- synonyms:
- incline, jaundice, predispose, prejudice, prepossess
- similar words:
- color, influence, slant, sway, warp
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| definition 2: |
to apply a low voltage to.
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| related words: |
bend, incline, turn, weight |
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| derivations: |
biased (adj.), biasedly (adv.) |
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