bias
Cross references:
1. predilection 2. incline
1. bi.as \'bi--*s\ n [MF biais] 1: a line diagonal to the grain of a
fabric; esp : a line at a 45 angle to the selvage often utilized in the
cutting of garments for smoother fit 2a: an inclination of temperament or
outlook; esp : PREJUDICE 2b: BENT, TENDENCY 2c: a tendency of a
statistical estimate to deviate in one direction from a true value 3a: a
peculiarity in the shape of a bowl that causes it to swerve when roll ed on
the green 3b: the tendency of a bowl to swerve or the impulse causing this
tendency; also : the swerve of the bowl 4: an unvarying component of the
electric potential difference between a gi ven element of an electron tube
and the cathode
2. bias aj : DIAGONAL, SLANTING - used chiefly of fabrics and their cu t -
bi.as.ness n
3. bias av 1: DIAGONALLY {cut cloth ~} obs 2: AWRY
4. bias vt or bi.ased or bi.assed; or bi.as.ing; or bi.as.sing 1: to give
a bias to : PREJUDICE 2: to apply a slight negative or positive voltage to