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bias
adj : slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric; "a bias
fold"
n 1: a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an
issue or situation [syn: prejudice, preconception]
2: a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to
a side of the fabric [syn: diagonal]
v 1: influence in an unfair way; "you are biasing my choice by
telling me yours"
2: cause to be biased [syn: predetermine]
[also: biassing, biassed]