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bias in Czech

bias in Czech is šikmo střižený, předpojatost, sklon — bias means an unfair leaning toward or against something, often without a person even realizing it.

bias in Czech

šikmo střižený
adj
Cut slanting or diagonally, as cloth.
předpojatost
noun
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
sklon
noun
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
předsudky
noun
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
stranění
noun
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
upřednostňování
noun
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
zaujatost
noun
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
předpětí
noun
(electronics) A voltage or current applied to an electronic device, such as a transistor electrode, to move its operating point to a desired part of its transfer function.

What does "bias" mean?

  1. noun An unfair leaning toward or against something, often without a person even realizing it.
    "The newspaper was criticised for its obvious bias against small businesses."
  2. noun A diagonal direction across woven fabric, cut at 45 degrees to the straight threads.
    "Cutting the cloth on the bias gives the dress a soft, stretchy drape."
  3. noun In statistics, a systematic error that skews a measurement or estimate away from the true value.
    "The researchers corrected for bias caused by the faulty measuring device."
  4. verb To unfairly influence someone or something in a particular direction.
    "Don't let one bad experience bias you against the whole company."
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bias in a sentence

  • The newspaper was criticised for its obvious bias against small businesses.
  • The judge was accused of bias toward the defendant's family.
  • Cutting the cloth on the bias gives the dress a soft, stretchy drape.
  • Bias binding is cut at an angle so it curves smoothly around a neckline.

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What is "bias" in Czech?
"bias" in Czech is šikmo střižený, předpojatost, sklon. bias means: An unfair leaning toward or against something, often without a person even realizing it.
How do you use "bias" in a sentence?
Example: "The newspaper was criticised for its obvious bias against small businesses." In Czech, "bias" is šikmo střižený, předpojatost, sklon.
Are there other ways to say "bias" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 8 translations listed for "bias": šikmo střižený, předpojatost, sklon, předsudky, stranění, upřednostňování.
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