Definitions

1. noun

A preconceived opinion or feeling, especially one that is unfavorable

“The company was accused of having a bias against hiring people over 40.”

2. noun

A systematic distortion of the truth

“The media’s bias in reporting the news has been criticized by many.”

3. verb

To influence or direct unfairly or unjustly

“The judge’s decision was accused of being biased against the defendant.”

4. verb

To have or give a particular direction or slant

“The story was biased towards the views of the wealthy elite.”