bias

/ˈbaɪəs/
noun
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Definition

1

A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another

The media's bias towards the government was evident in their reporting of the scandal.

2

A systematic distortion in a process, such as a measurement or a statistical analysis

The researchers tried to minimize bias in their study by using a randomized sample.

Synonyms

prejudiceOften implies a more emotional or personal inclination, whereas bias can be more neutral or systematic discriminationTypically implies unfair or unjust treatment based on a bias, rather than just the bias itself partialitySuggests a more overt or intentional favoritism, whereas bias can be unconscious or unintentional

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