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.