English to English
bias
('b/aI//@/s
)
adjective (a)
- Inclined to one side; swelled on one side.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation(noun.cognition)source: wordnet30
- a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric(noun.shape)source: wordnet30
- 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.(noun)source: webster1913
adverb (r)
- In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally; as, to cut cloth bias.(adverb)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric(adj.all)Example:
A bias fold.
source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- influence in an unfair way(verb.competition)Example:
You are biasing my choice by telling me yours.
source: wordnet30 - To incline to one side; to give a particular direction to; to influence; to prejudice; to prepossess.(verb)source: webster1913
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