bias

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈbaɪəs/
/ˈbaɪəs/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality, prejudice, preference, predilection.

2 Definition

The diagonal line between warp and weft in a woven fabric.

3 Definition

A wedge-shaped piece of cloth taken out of a garment (such as the waist of a dress) to diminish its circumference.

4 Definition

A voltage or current applied to an electronic device, such as a transistor electrode, to move its operating point to a desired part of its transfer function.

5 Definition

The difference between the expectation of the sample estimator and the true population value, which reduces the representativeness of the estimator by systematically distorting it.

6 Definition

In the games of crown green bowls and lawn bowls: a weight added to one side of a bowl so that as it rolls, it will follow a curved rather than a straight path; the oblique line followed by such a bowl; the lopsided shape or structure of such a bowl. In lawn bowls, the curved course is caused only by the shape of the bowl. The use of weights is prohibited.

7 Definition

A person's favourite member of a K-pop band.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To place bias upon; to influence.

Example Sentences
  • Our prejudices bias our views.
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Inclined to one side; swelled on one side.

2 Definition

Cut slanting or diagonally, as cloth.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally.

Example Sentences
  • to cut cloth bias