bias bias /ˈbaɪəs/

adjective

1. Slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric  ( bias )
   slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric
    A bias fold
   a bias fold
   

noun

1. () A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation  ( preconception , bias , prejudice )
   a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
   
2. A line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric  ( bias , diagonal )
   a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric
   
   

verb

1. Cause to be biased  ( bias , predetermine )
   cause to be biased
   
2. Influence in an unfair way  ( bias )
   influence in an unfair way
    You are biasing my choice by telling me yours
   you are biasing my choice by telling me yours