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bias

[/ˈbaɪ.əs/]
nounmasculinepl: biases
viés
1. An inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair
The judge was accused of bias against the defendant.
O juiz foi acusado de ter viés contra o réu.
2. A systematic distortion of a measurement from its true value
The survey had a sampling bias that skewed the results.
A pesquisa tinha um viés de amostragem que distorceu os resultados.
3. A diagonal line or direction across fabric
Cut the fabric on the bias for a more flexible drape.
Corte o tecido na diagonal para melhor fluidez.
Synonyms
prejudicepartialityinclinationfavoritismtendencyslant
Antonyms
impartialityobjectivityfairnessneutrality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viés
most common usage for prejudice or statistical distortion
Portugal
enviesamento
alternative for statistical contexts; viés also used
Technical/Academic
desvio sistemático
used in scientific and technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

show bias toward someone
confirmation bias
cognitive bias
implicit bias
free from bias
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