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Meaning of bias
The primary meaning of the word "bias" is a prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another.
Etymology of bias
The word "bias" originates from the Old French word "biais," meaning "slant" or "oblique," which is derived from the Old Provençal word "biais," meaning "slant" or "diagonal"
Historically, the word "bias" has been used to describe a variety of concepts, including a prejudice or partiality, a distortion or unfairness, and a tendency or inclination
Synonyms
prejudice
predilection
partiality
inclination
tendency
leaning
disposition
bent
slant
distortion
unfairness
discrimination
favoritism
bigotry
intolerance
sexism
racism
chauvinism
dogmatism
close-mindedness
one-sidedness
partisanship
sectarianism
fanaticism
zealotry
extremism
radicalism
narrow-mindedness
parochialism
provincialism
Definitions
- A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another
- * A disproportionate weight or emphasis given to one aspect of something
- * A systematic distortion in the results of an experiment or survey
Usage Examples
- The media's bias towards the government was evident in their reporting of the scandal
- * The study's results were skewed by a bias in the sampling method
- * Her bias against people from different cultures made it difficult for her to make friends
Antonyms
impartiality
objectivity
neutrality
fairness
justice
equity
evenhandedness
openness
receptivity
tolerance
broadmindedness
liberalism
moderation
balance
detachment
disinterest
indifference