bias implies an unreasoned and unfair distortion of judgment in favor of or against a person or thing.

bias noun (PREFERENCE) Add to word list C2 [ C usually singular, U ] the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions …

Bias, prejudice mean a strong inclination of the mind or a preconceived opinion about something or someone. A bias may be favorable or unfavorable: bias in favor of or against an idea.

A common example of a perceptual bias caused by pareidolia. Bias is a disproportionate weight in favor of or against an idea or thing, usually in a way that is inaccurate, closed-minded, …

Definition of bias noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To bias someone means to influence them in favour of a particular choice. We mustn't allow it to bias our teaching. [VERB noun]

Use the noun bias to mean a preference for one thing over another, especially an unfair one. Some biases are completely innocent: "I have a bias toward French wines."