Bias
Noun
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/ˈbaɪəs/
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/ˈbaɪəs/
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A prejudice toward or against someone or something, often in an unfair way.
The study acknowledged potential bias in the researcher's interpretation of results.
Media bias can significantly influence public opinion on political issues.
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Bias as a noun refers to prejudice or unfair preference. When used as a verb, it means to cause bias. Avoid confusing 'bias' (prejudice) with 'biased' (showing prejudice).
Bias is crucial in IELTS and TOEFL for discussing critical analysis and research methodology.
Use bias when discussing unfair preferences or prejudices in research or decision-making.