word
confirmation bias
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ˌkɒnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈbaɪəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
confirmationbias
Dictionary meaning
The tendency to search for or favour information that confirms pre-existing beliefs.
Examples
- Confirmation bias can undermine scientific thinking if unchecked.
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