Word
bias
US/ˈbaɪəs/
UK/bˈaɪəs/
Definitions
01prejudice or unfair preference
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a tendency to prefer one person or thing over another, often in a way that is unfair.
n. a systematic prejudice or inclination for or against one person, group, or idea, typically in a manner considered to be unfair or subjective.
日本語:偏見※
“The reporter was accused of bias because he only interviewed people from one political party.”
“The study was criticised for selection bias, as the researchers only recruited participants who already had a positive view of the product.”
Antonyms
02diagonal fabric direction
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. a diagonal line across a piece of woven cloth.
n. the diagonal direction of a woven fabric, 45 degrees to the warp and weft threads, providing more stretch and drape.
“The dress was cut on the bias so that the fabric would flow beautifully over her body.”
“Tailors often cut silk on the bias to exploit the natural elasticity of the weave, ensuring the garment contours to the wearer's figure.”
Usage
often used in the phrase 'on the bias'
03statistical error
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Academic · Technical
n. a systematic error in a study that makes the results inaccurate.
n. the difference between an estimator's expected value and the true value of the population parameter being estimated.
日本語:偏り※
“The survey had a clear bias because it only asked people who lived in expensive areas.”
“To eliminate observer bias, the clinical trial utilised a double-blind methodology where neither the patients nor the doctors knew who received the treatment.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
04electronic voltage
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. a steady voltage or current applied to a device to help it work correctly.
n. a fixed DC voltage or current applied to a terminal of an electronic component to establish its operating point.
“The engineer adjusted the bias of the transistor to improve the sound quality of the amplifier.”
“Incorrect bias settings in the vacuum tube stage resulted in significant harmonic distortion during high-gain passages.”
05K-pop favourite
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Music Slang · Informal
n. your favourite member of a music group, especially a K-pop band.
n. a term used within fandoms to identify an individual's preferred member of a musical group.
“I love the whole group, but Jungkook is definitely my bias.”
“Fans often collect photocards specifically of their bias to trade with other members of the community.”
Synonyms
06to influence unfairly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to influence someone or something so they are no longer neutral.
v. to cause a person or process to have a prejudice or to be unfairly influenced.
“The judge warned the jury not to let the media reports bias their decision.”
“The wording of the questionnaire was found to bias the respondents toward a specific, predetermined conclusion.”
07diagonal
C1 · Advanced Technical
adj. slanting or diagonal, especially when talking about cloth.
adj. cut or positioned diagonally across the grain of a fabric.
“She used a bias binding to finish the curved edges of the quilt.”
“The designer preferred a bias cut for the evening gowns to achieve a more fluid silhouette.”
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bias” in context.
Verb
01. avoid bias
“Researchers must use double-blind studies to avoid bias in their results.”
verb + noun
02. introduce bias
“Leading questions can introduce bias into a witness's testimony.”
verb + noun
03. reduce bias
“The new hiring software is designed to reduce bias during the recruitment process.”
verb + noun
04. reflect bias
“The media coverage seemed to reflect bias against the local government.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. cultural bias
“Standardized tests are often criticized for containing cultural bias.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. bias exist
“We need to acknowledge that unconscious bias exists in every workplace.”
noun + verb
Real-World Examples
“With anything, when you're in a group, you have that in-group bias.” “So, in a real game, there may not be a huge practical difference between using fair dice and dice that have a small bias.” “He didn’t want to introduce bias into his decision-making.” “Surprisingly, education and intelligence do not protect us against the bias.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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