equitably

[ ek-wi-tuh-blee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is fair and reasonable; justly:

   Metered systems can distribute the cost of water more equitably, as those who use more pay more.

Other Words From

• non·eq·ui·ta·bly adverb
• qua·si-eq·ui·ta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of equitably¹

equitab(le) ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

We have to listen, learn and come together to combat social injustice and racism if we are to create a safer and more equitable society for all people.

From Washington Post

Implementing a data-driven approach to guarantee fair, equitable and transparent employee pay — The lack of clarity can lead to confusion and negative feelings that affect our productivity and relationships with our employers.

From TechCrunch

It’s time for a new, more equitable “epinomic” strategy that integrates health, social, and economic imperatives—one that manages the course of the pandemic until vaccines end the fight.

From Fortune

It starts with respecting their right to privacy, being transparent and designing equitable experiences.

From Search Engine Land

In New York City, advocates have long been pushing for a public bank that would make equitable investments, foster growth and prosperity in the local community, and be more transparent about where money is going.

From Vox

While the right honors Romney for creating wealth, the left admires Obama for his efforts to share it more equitably.

From The Daily Beast

Clinton also stressed the importance of collecting taxes around the world equitably, especially from the “elites” of society.

From The Daily Beast

Justice must be equitably distributed ... If Taylor is the only devil, it is unfair.

From The Daily Beast

There is only one way: Americans must be persuaded that sacrifices will be shared equitably.

From The Daily Beast

But if you doubt your ability to act equitably towards several, take only one.

From Project Gutenberg

This being equitably divided among the hunters, furnished each a goodly sum.

From Project Gutenberg

His equal right to a free public education is constantly threatened and is nowhere equitably recognized.

From Project Gutenberg

The relative rate as compared with that to other competitive points was thus more equitably adjusted.

From Project Gutenberg

Equitably, that valuable consideration must belong to the claimants.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• accurately
• correctly
• decently
• duly
• equally
• honestly
• honorably
• impartially
• lawfully
• legally
• legitimately
• properly
• reasonably
• rightfully
• rightly