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Equity

🇬🇧 UK //ˈɛkwɪti// 🇺🇸 US //ˈɛkwɪti//

Meaning of Equity

The quality of being fair and impartial.

In simple words: Fairness or equal treatment

Equity in a sentence

• The company aims to promote gender equity in the workplace.
• Equity is essential for a just society.
• Investors are concerned about the equity of their shares.

How to use Equity

Used in legal, financial, and social contexts to indicate fairness. May not be appropriate in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'equity' relates to 'equal keys' — imagine keys opening equal doors for everyone.

Related words

Collocations with Equity

• social equity
• equity investments
• equity principles
• health equity

Synonyms for Equity

• fairness
• justice
• impartiality
• equivalence
• balance

Opposites of Equity

• inequity
• injustice
• disparity

Common mistakes with Equity

• Confused with 'equality', which is broader than equity.
• Incorrectly used as a verb instead of a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Equity

What does Equity mean?

Fairness or equal treatment

What is the definition of Equity?

The quality of being fair and impartial.

How do you use Equity in a sentence?

The company aims to promote gender equity in the workplace.

Can you give another example of Equity?

Equity is essential for a just society.

What are synonyms for Equity?

Common alternatives include fairness, justice, impartiality, equivalence, balance.

What is the opposite of Equity?

Opposite meanings include inequity, injustice, disparity.

What words go with Equity?

It commonly pairs with social equity, equity investments, equity principles, health equity.

What are common mistakes when using Equity?

Confused with 'equality', which is broader than equity. Incorrectly used as a verb instead of a noun.

How do you pronounce Equity?

US: //ˈɛkwɪti//, UK: //ˈɛkwɪti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Equity formal or informal?

"Equity" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Equity?

Used in legal, financial, and social contexts to indicate fairness. May not be appropriate in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Equity?

"Equity" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.