bias
Elementary/ˈbaɪ.əs/
- noun
- a tendency, inclination, prejudice
bias in a sentence
- “The judge's hidden bias against smokers led him to make an unfair decision.”
- “He showed a bias toward a few workers in particular.”
- “Do they have a bias against women?”
- “The company was accused of racial bias .”
What does “bias” mean?
bias (noun) means a tendency, inclination, prejudice. It is pronounced /ˈbaɪ.əs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bias" mean?
- bias (noun) means: a tendency, inclination, prejudice
- How do you pronounce "bias"?
- "bias" is pronounced /ˈbaɪ.əs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "bias" in a sentence?
- Here is "bias" used in a sentence: The judge's hidden bias against smokers led him to make an unfair decision.
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