C1nounacademicsociety
US/ˈbaɪ.əs/
UK/ˈbaɪ.əs/
an unfair tendency to support or oppose a person, group or idea, often without realizing it
In context
Some teachers show a bias towards students who speak up in class.
The survey results may contain bias because only city residents took part.
Researchers found gender bias in the way the AI tool ranked job applicants.
Words that go with bias
noun + noun
- gender biasThe study revealed clear gender bias in science textbooks.
noun + preposition
- bias againstThere is still a bias against older job seekers.
adjective + noun
- political biasReaders accused the newspaper of political bias.
- unconscious biasTraining can help managers notice their unconscious bias.
verb + noun
- reduce biasAnonymous marking helps reduce bias in exams.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The judge was bias.Correct: The judge was biased.