1bi·as 
/ˈbajəs/ noun
plural bi·as·es /ˈbajəs/ noun 1 : a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly [count] ▪ The writer has a strong liberal/conservative bias. [=favors liberal/conservative views] ▪ ethnic and racial biases ▪ He showed a bias toward a few workers in particular. ▪ Do they have a bias against women/minorities? [noncount] ▪ The company was accused of racial/gender bias. ▪ The decision was made without bias. ▪ She showed no bias toward older clients. 2 : a strong interest in something or ability to do something
▪ a student with a strong bias towards the arts
▪ a student with a strong bias towards the arts
on the bias
: in a slanted directed — used to describe the way cloth is cut or sewn ▪ The material for the dress was cut on the bias.
