Definition of bias

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • bias is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • bias is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • bias is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of bias


  • a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. preconception
    2. prejudice
  • a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. diagonal
  • cause to be biased (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. predetermine
  • influence in an unfair way (verb)

    Examples

    1. you are biasing my choice by telling me yours
  • slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a bias fold

See definition of bias in Merriam Webster