unbiased

[ uhn-bahy-uhst ]

adjective

1. not biased biased or prejudiced; fair; impartial.

   Synonyms: neutral, tolerant, equitable, fair

unbiased

/ ʌnˈbaɪəst /

adjective

1. having no bias or prejudice; fair or impartial
2. statistics
   1. (of a sample) not affected by any extraneous factors, conflated variables, or selectivity which influence its distribution; random
   2. (of an estimator) having an expected value equal to the parameter being estimated; having zero bias
   3. Also calleddiscriminatory (of a significance test). Having a power greater than the predetermined significance level

Derived Forms

• unˈbiasedly, adverb
• unˈbiasedness, noun

Other Words From

• un·biased·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbiased¹

First recorded in 1600–10; un- ¹ + biased

Example Sentences

"Machine learning can offer an unbiased way to evaluate potential treatments in the lab -- and I believe it may ultimately become an invaluable clinical tool, as well."

From Science Daily

As of 1994, the statute requires student selection through a “random, unbiased process” when a school’s applications exceed enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times

But it is hard to view “The Apprentice” as an unbiased film.

From Salon

“Voters must have total confidence that every election is being carried out in a fair and unbiased manner.”

From Los Angeles Times

Antenatal Screening Wales said it was important information was offered in an "unbiased and non-judgemental way".

From BBC

Related Words

• disinterested
• dispassionate
• equitable
• honest
• impartial
• neutral
• nonpartisan
• open-minded