Biassing: meaning, definitions and examples

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biassing

 

[ ˈbaɪəsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

influence opinion

Biassing refers to the act of causing a particular influence or tendency to favor one outcome or perspective over others. It is often associated with unfairly advocating for a side in discussions or analyses, which can lead to skewed results or perceptions.

Synonyms

distorting, favoring, skewing.

Examples of usage

  • The study was criticized for biassing its results toward a specific demographic.
  • The media's role in biassing public opinion has been widely discussed.
  • Biassing one's view can hinder objective decision-making.

Translations

Translations of the word "biassing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tendenciosidade

🇮🇳 पक्षपाती

🇩🇪 Voreingenommenheit

🇮🇩 bias

🇺🇦 упередженість

🇵🇱 stronniczość

🇯🇵 バイアス

🇫🇷 biais

🇪🇸 sesgo

🇹🇷 önyargı

🇰🇷 편향

🇸🇦 تحيز

🇨🇿 zkreslení

🇸🇰 skreslenie

🇨🇳 偏见

🇸🇮 pristranskost

🇮🇸 hlutdrægni

🇰🇿 бұрмалау

🇬🇪 განსხვავებული

🇦🇿 önyargı

🇲🇽 sesgo

Etymology

The word 'bias' originates from the Middle French word 'biais', meaning 'slant' or 'slope', which can be traced back to Latin 'bifariam', meaning 'two ways'. Over time, the term evolved in English to encompass not only a physical slant but also a psychological inclination towards one side in judgment or opinion. The verb form 'biassed' emerged as the action of leaning or favoring towards a particular viewpoint, particularly in arguments, discussions, or research. The concept of bias is increasingly significant in modern contexts—especially in the realms of media, politics and science, where impartiality is crucial for credibility. Understanding bias helps in navigating discussions, making decisions, and evaluating various forms of information.