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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