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bias
noun (PREFERENCE) /ˈbaɪ.əs/Definition
C2 [C usually singular, U] the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment: The government has accused the media of bias. Reporters must be impartial and not show political bias. There was clear evidence of a strong bias against her. There has always been a slight bias in favour of/towards employing arts graduates in the company.Unfairness and favouring someone unfairlyJustice and fairness › [C usually singular] the fact of preferring a particular subject or thing: She showed a scientific bias at an early age.Liking more
(Definition of bias noun (PREFERENCE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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