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to bias
01
condicionar, predisponer
to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view
Transitive: to bias sb/sth
Ejemplos
She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater.
Ella sesgó el proceso de contratación al favorecer a los candidatos de su alma mater.
It 's important to avoid biasing the experiment by introducing preconceived notions.
Es importante evitar sesgar el experimento introduciendo nociones preconcebidas.
02
polarizar, sesgar
to apply a small amount of electrical voltage to a component to control its behavior
Transitive: to bias an electric component
Ejemplos
Engineers biased the transistor to ensure it operates within the desired range.
Los ingenieros sesgaron el transistor para asegurarse de que opere dentro del rango deseado.
A slight positive voltage is applied to bias the gate of the transistor.
Se aplica un ligero voltaje positivo para polarizar la puerta del transistor.
Bias
01
prejuicio, sesgo
a prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation
Ejemplos
The judge showed bias and did n't treat both sides fairly.
El juez mostró parcialidad y no trató a ambas partes de manera justa.
Confirmation bias can cause people to ignore evidence that contradicts their beliefs.
El sesgo de confirmación puede hacer que las personas ignoren las pruebas que contradicen sus creencias.
02
sesgo, diagonal
a diagonal line across a fabric, typically running at a 45-degree angle to the grain of the fabric, often used for cutting to allow stretch or flexibility
Ejemplos
The scarf was sewn along the bias to create a more comfortable fit.
La bufanda fue cosida al sesgo para crear un ajuste más cómodo.
The seamstress explained that cutting on the bias helps the fabric curve smoothly around the body.
La costurera explicó que cortar al sesgo ayuda a que la tela se curve suavemente alrededor del cuerpo.
bias
01
cut or positioned diagonally across the threads of a fabric rather than along the warp or weft
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The bias fabric allowed the dress to drape elegantly.
She sewed a bias seam along the edge of the skirt.
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