BIAS
Scrabble letter values: B3I1A1S1 = 6
Definition
- adjective slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric.
- verb influence in an unfair way.
- verb cause to be biased. — synonyms: predetermine
- noun a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation. — synonyms: prejudice, preconception
- noun a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric. — synonyms: diagonal
Examples
- “a bias fold”
- “you are biasing my choice by telling me yours”
- “Our prejudices bias our views.”