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Definition of unconscious bias noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

unconscious bias

noun
 
/ʌnˌkɒnʃəs ˈbaɪəs/
 
/ʌnˌkɑːnʃəs ˈbaɪəs/
(also implicit bias)
[uncountable]
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  1. an unfair belief about a group of people that you are not aware of and that affects your behaviour and decisions
    • Removing unconscious bias in the recruitment process is an important way of improving workforce diversity.
    • They recognize the need for unconscious bias training as a starting point.
    Topics Social issuesc2, Opinion and argumentc2

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