ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00778 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
bias
n.
US/ˈbaɪəs/
UK/ˈbaɪəs/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency65/100
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Meanings of bias
1noun
An unfair preference or prejudice for or against something, often developed unconsciously.
The researcher tried to minimize bias in the experimental design.
The researcher tried to minimize bias in the experimental design.
Gender bias in hiring practices remains a significant workplace issue.
Gender bias in hiring practices remains a significant workplace issue.
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Derivatives of bias
biased
having or showing bias (adjective)
The judge was accused of being biased toward the defendant.
The judge was accused of being biased toward the defendant.
unbiased
free from bias or prejudice (adjective)
An unbiased observer is essential for a fair investigation.
An unbiased observer is essential for a fair investigation.
confirmation bias
tendency to seek information supporting existing beliefs (noun phrase)
Confirmation bias leads people to seek information supporting their existing beliefs.
Confirmation bias leads people to seek information supporting their existing beliefs.
unconscious bias
prejudice held without conscious awareness (noun phrase)
Many companies now provide training on unconscious bias in the workplace.
Many companies now provide training on unconscious bias in the workplace.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of bias
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Common Phrases with bias
conscious biasconscious bias
reduce biasreduce bias
overcome biasovercome bias
bias againstbias against
media biasmedia bias
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Practice Question: bias
Choose the best word for the blank
The research team worked hard to eliminate any ___ that might affect their findings.
- A bias
- B biased
- C biasing
- D biases
The singular noun 'bias' is correct here as the object of the verb 'eliminate,' referring to a single general concept of prejudice rather than multiple instances.