BIAS

• (noun) a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

  synonyms : preconception , prejudice

• (noun) a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

  synonyms : diagonal

• (verb) cause to be biased

  synonyms : predetermine

  Susan was predetermined to dislike her new roommate. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) influence in an unfair way

  "you are biasing my choice by telling me yours"

• (adj.) slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric

  "a bias fold"

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