biases

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/ˈbaɪəsɪz/ English

Definitions

noun

Inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality, prejudice, preference, predilection.
The diagonal line between warp and weft in a woven fabric.
A wedge-shaped piece of cloth taken out of a garment (such as the waist of a dress) to diminish its circumference.
A voltage or current applied to an electronic device, such as a transistor electrode, to move its operating point to a desired part of its transfer function.

verb

To place bias upon; to influence.“Our prejudices bias our views.”

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Synonyms

prejudice predetermine oblique diagonal asymmetries deviations distortions error errors means misalignments misconceptions misperceptions mistakes myths polarizations

Associated

heuristics bias prejudices heuristic attribution rationality biased cognitive stimuli implicit stereotypes cognition

Rhymes

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