Definition of bias

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Bias (adv.) In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally; as, to cut cloth bias..

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Bias :: Bias (n.) A weight on the side of the ball used in the game of bowls, or a tendency imparted to the ball, which turns it from a straight line..
Independent :: Independent (a.) Not subject to bias or influence; not obsequious; self-directing; as, a man of an independent mind..
Biased :: Biased (imp. & p. p.) of Bia.
Bowl :: Bowl (n.) An ancient game, popular in Great Britain, played with biased balls on a level plat of greensward..
Prejudicate :: Prejudicate (a.) Biased by opinions formed prematurely; prejudiced.
Unbias :: Unbias (v. t.) To free from bias or prejudice.
Bias :: Bias (adv.) In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally; as, to cut cloth bias..
Prepossession :: Prepossession (n.) Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; -- generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense; as, the prepossessions of childhood..
Partially :: Partially (adv.) In a partial manner; with undue bias of mind; with unjust favor or dislike; as, to judge partially..
Pharynx :: Pharynx (n.) The part of the alimentary canal between the cavity of the mouth and the esophagus. It has one or two external openings through the nose in the higher vertebrates, and lateral branchial openings in fishes and some amphibias..
Prejudicial :: Prejudicial (a.) Biased, possessed, or blinded by prejudices; as, to look with a prejudicial eye..
Bias :: Bias (n.) A slant; a diagonal; as, to cut cloth on the bias..
Bias :: Bias (a.) Inclined to one side; swelled on one side.
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp; as, reeds swayed by wind; judgment swayed by passion..
Prejudice :: Prejudice (n.) To cause to have prejudice; to prepossess with opinions formed without due knowledge or examination; to bias the mind of, by hasty and incorrect notions; to give an unreasonable bent to, as to one side or the other of a cause; as, to prejudice a critic or a juryman..
Ply :: Ply (v.) Bent; turn; direction; bias.
Partiality :: Partiality (n.) The quality or state of being partial; inclination to favor one party, or one side of a question, more than the other; undue bias of mind..
Affection :: Affection (n.) Prejudice; bias.
Disinterestedly :: Disinterestedly (adv.) In a disinterested manner; without bias or prejudice.
Fair :: Fair (superl.) Characterized by frankness, honesty, impartiality, or candor; open; upright; free from suspicion or bias; equitable; just; -- said of persons, character, or conduct; as, a fair man; fair dealing; a fair statement..
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