Bias
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A tendency to prefer or lean toward one thing, person, or group unfairly or without good reason.
Memory trick
BIAS: think of a slanted line, your view is tilted toward one side.
Examples
Confirmation bias makes us favor evidence that supports what we already believe.
The hiring process was redesigned to reduce bias.
The survey results may show bias if the sample is not representative.
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Etymology
From Old French biais "slant, slope, oblique," of uncertain origin; later extended to figurative slant or prejudice.
Usage Notes
Widely used in psychology, AI, journalism, and everyday decision-making. Can also mean a statistical skew.
Real-life contexts
Use in analysis: "Check for bias in how we framed the question."
Use in teams: "Let’s name our bias so it doesn’t drive the decision."
Use in learning: "Awareness of bias is the first step to reducing it."
Common Mistakes
Bias is the tendency itself; “biased” is the adjective describing someone or something that shows it.
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noun
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