B1 formal 2K

Equity

UK //ˈɛkwɪti// US //ˈɛkwɪti// Pronunciation

Definition

The quality of being fair and impartial.

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In simple words: Fairness or equal treatment

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

• fairness
• justice
• impartiality
• equivalence
• balance

Antonyms

• inequity
• injustice
• disparity

Common mistakes

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