Biased
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbaɪəst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Biased is an adjective meaning Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.
Meaning
Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.
More Meanings
- Having outcomes with unequal probabilities; weighted.
- Angled at a slant.
- (electrical engineering) On which an electrical bias is applied.
- (statistics) Exhibiting a systematic distortion of results due to a factor not allowed for in its derivation; skewed.
- simple past and past participle of bias
Example Sentences
a biased coin
Obviously I'm biased, but…
The table had a biased edge.
She biased them against him for no apparent reason.
Word Forms
- biassed
Synonyms for biased
Depending on context, synonyms include partial, prejudiced, tendentious, partisan, slanted, partizan.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include partial, one-sided, partizan, partisan, slanted, colored.
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