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bias

/ˈbaɪ.əs/

Translations

biasnoun

biases

biaisAu sens de direction oblique, notamment en couture.

The dress was cut on the bias to give it a more flowing appearance.

La robe a été coupée en biais pour lui donner une allure plus fluide.

partialitéAu sens d’inclination ou de préférence injuste.

The judge was accused of bias in favor of the defendant.

Le juge a été accusé de partialité en faveur du défendeur.

polarisationEn électronique.

The amplifier requires a negative bias on its input grid.

L’amplificateur nécessite une polarisation négative sur sa grille d’entrée.

Additional translations

biaisAu sens statistique ou méthodologique.

Synonyms

biasverb

biased

Past Simple

biased

Past Participle

biasing

Gerund

/ˈbaɪ.əs/

biaiserAu sens d’influencer ou de fausser de manière injuste ou méthodologique.

The researcher was careful not to bias the results by using a double-blind study.

Le chercheur a veillé à ne pas biaiser les résultats en utilisant une étude en double aveugle.

polariserEn électronique.

Technicians bias the transistor before measuring its gain.

Les techniciens polarisent le transistor avant de mesurer son gain.

Synonyms

biasadjective

/ˈbaɪ.əs/

Used attributively in textiles and fashion to mean ‘diagonal, cut on the bias’.

en biaisSe dit surtout d’une coupe ou d’un tissu disposé en diagonale.

The skirt features a bias cut that drapes beautifully.

La jupe présente une coupe en biais qui tombe très bien.

Definitions

biasnoun

A tendency to favor one person, group, thing, or point of view over another, often in an unfair way.

The judge was accused of bias in favor of the defendant.

A diagonal line of direction, especially across the weave of a fabric.

The dress was cut on the bias to give it a more flowing appearance.

A statistical term referring to a systematic error introduced into sampling or testing by selecting or encouraging one outcome or answer over others.

The survey results were questioned due to potential bias in the sample selection.

An electric voltage or current applied to an electronic component to establish a reference operating condition.

The amplifier requires a negative bias on its input grid.

biasverb

To influence someone or something unfairly, often in a way that is considered prejudiced.

The judge was accused of biasing the jury with his comments.

To cause a systematic deviation from a true value or result in a statistical or scientific context.

The researcher was careful not to bias the results by using a double-blind study.

To apply a steady voltage or current to (an electronic device) so that it operates in a desired region.

Technicians bias the transistor before measuring its gain.

biasadjective

Cut, set, or running diagonally, especially across the grain of cloth.

The skirt features a bias cut that drapes beautifully.