Meaning of bias

Definition of bias

(adj) slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric; "a bias fold"
(noun) a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric
(verb) influence in an unfair way; "you are biasing my choice by telling me yours"
cause to be biased

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