bias

• Voreingenommenheit oder eine einseitige Ausrichtung, die eine faire Beurteilung verhindert; die Neigung, jemanden oder etwas ohne objektive Grundlage zu bevorzugen oder zu benachteiligen.

A tendency to prefer one person, thing, or idea over another, often in an unfair way.

1. Inclined or prejudicedB2formal

   Showing an unfair preference for or against someone or something.

   Voreingenommen

   • The judge was accused of being bias in the case.
   • Her report was bias towards one political party.
   • The article was bias and lacked objectivity.

   Synonymebigoteddiscriminatoryone-sidedpartialpartisanprejudicedslantedunfairunjust

   Antonymeequitablefairimpartialindifferentjustneutralobjectiveopen-mindedunbiasedunprejudiced

• Substantiv, das eine Neigung, Vorliebe oder vorgefasste Meinung gegenüber einer Person, Gruppe, Idee oder Sache bezeichnet, die oft als unfair oder unausgewogen gilt.

A noun referring to a tendency, inclination, or prejudice for or against a person, group, idea, or thing, often considered unfair or unbalanced.

1. Prejudice or inclinationB2formal

   A tendency to favor one side, group, or perspective over another, often unfairly.

   Voreingenommenheit

   • The judge was accused of bias in the trial.
   • Media outlets should avoid political bias in their reporting.
   • Her bias against the new policy was evident in her comments.

   Synonymefavoritisminclinationleaningpartialitypartisanshippredilectionpreferenceprejudicetendency

   Antonymeequityfairnessimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

2. Statistical errorC1formal

   A systematic error in data collection or analysis that leads to inaccurate results.

   Verzerrung

   • The survey results were affected by selection bias.
   • Researchers must account for bias when interpreting the data.
   • Confirmation bias can skew the findings of a study.

   Synonymedistortionskew

   Antonymeaccuracyimpartialityobjectivity

3. Personal preferenceB1informal

   A strong liking or preference for something, often without logical reason.

   Vorliebe

   • He has a bias towards classic rock music.
   • Her bias for Italian cuisine is well known among friends.
   • I try to avoid bias when choosing a restaurant.

   Synonymebentfondnessinclinationleaningpartialitypredilectionpreferenceprejudicepropensitytendency

   Antonymeequityfairnessimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas unfair zu beeinflussen oder bei jemandem eine Voreingenommenheit bzw. eine bestimmte Neigung oder Ausrichtung zu bewirken.

A verb used to indicate the act of influencing someone or something unfairly, or causing a prejudice or inclination towards a particular outcome.

1. Influence unfairlyB2formal

   To cause someone to have a prejudice or unfair preference for or against something or someone.

   Unfair beeinflussen

   • The media coverage biased the public against the candidate.
   • Personal experiences can bias your judgment.
   • The judge warned the jury not to let emotions bias their decision.

   Synonymecolordistortinfluencepredisposeprejudiceskewslantswaytaintwarp

   Antonymedisinterest

2. Skew or distortB2formal

   To cause a result or data to be inaccurate or unbalanced.

   Verzerren

   • The flawed methodology biased the survey results.
   • Small sample sizes can bias the outcome of an experiment.
   • The selection process was biased in favor of certain applicants.

   Synonymedistortinfluenceprejudiceskewslantswaytiltwarp

   Antonymebalancecorrectstraighten