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biased

/ˈbaɪ.əst/

biasedpast participle

/ˈbaɪ.əst/

Used adjectivally as the past participle of the verb “bias”.

Translations

partialSe dit d’une opinion ou d’une analyse influencée par un préjugé.

Because the data set was biased, the results could not be trusted.

Parce que l’ensemble de données était partial, les résultats ne pouvaient pas être fiables.

biaiséEmployé pour des données, des échantillons ou des mesures présentant un biais méthodologique.

Because the data set was biased, the results could not be trusted.

Parce que l’ensemble de données était biaisé, les résultats ne pouvaient pas être fiables.

Definitions

Influenced so as to be prejudiced for or against something.

Because the data set was biased, the results could not be trusted.

biasedadjective

more biased

Comp.

most biased

Super.

/ˈbaɪəst/

Translations

partialSe dit d’une personne ou d’une décision injustement favorable ou défavorable à quelqu’un ou quelque chose.

The judge was criticized for making a biased decision in favor of the defendant.

Le juge a été critiqué pour avoir rendu une décision partiale en faveur du défendeur.

biaiséEmploi courant pour un résultat, un échantillon ou une mesure influencé de manière non représentative.

The sample was biased, so the poll misrepresented public opinion.

L’échantillon était biaisé, donc le sondage déformait l’opinion publique.

polariséTermes techniques d’électronique : influencé par une polarisation externe.

The diode is forward-biased to allow current to flow.

La diode est polarisée en direct pour laisser passer le courant.

Additional translations

orientéSe dit d’un propos, d’un article ou d’une présentation qui penche dans un sens.

Definitions

Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

The judge was criticized for making a biased decision in favor of the defendant.

Having a voltage or current bias applied; adjusted by means of an external influence (electronics).

The diode is forward-biased to allow current to flow.

Systematically differing from the true value or representative average; exhibiting statistical or methodological bias.

The sample was biased, so the poll misrepresented public opinion.

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Antonyms

biasverb

biased

Past Simple

biased

Past Simple

biased

Past Participle

biasing

ing-form

/ˈbaɪ.əs/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

biasnoun

Definitions

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.

biasadjective

Definitions

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

The skirt features a bias cut that drapes beautifully.