word
confirmation bias
kon-fer-MAY-shun BY-as
ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈbaɪəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
confirmationbias
Dictionary meaning
The tendency to search for, interpret, and recall information in a way that confirms one's existing beliefs.
Examples
- Confirmation bias caused the analyst to ignore data that contradicted her hypothesis.
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