noun phrase · academic
media bias
UK/ˈmiːdiə ˈbaɪəs/US/ˈmidiə ˈbaɪəs/ME·di·a BI·as
When news outlets favour one side or present information with a slant.
Examples
“Many viewers complained about apparent media bias in the coverage.”
“Critics accused the channel of media bias after it edited out key statements.”
“Researchers measure media bias by analysing word choice and story prominence.”
Band 8 sentence
“Accusations of media bias intensified during the election, undermining public trust in several mainstream outlets.”
Collocations
- show media bias
- accuse someone of media bias
- bias in the media
Word family
Common mistakes
make a media bias→show media bias
the media is biased→the media are biased
Say it for a higher band
5biased news→6biased media→7+media bias
Synonyms
press bias
editorial slant
Easily confused
media outlet
“A reputable media outlet published the full interview.”
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