equality

American  

[ih-kwol-i-tee] / ɪˈkwɒl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

equalities

1. the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability.

   The district is implementing a college readiness plan to achieve equality of outcomes for its graduates applying to higher education programs.

   Synonyms:

   impartiality, sameness, identity, parity, equivalence

2. uniform character, as of motion or surface.

3. Mathematics.

   1. the relationship between equal quantities, as expressed in an equation.

   2. a statement that two quantities are equal; equation.

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equality British  

/ ɪˈkwɒlɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state of being equal

2. maths a statement, usually an equation, indicating that quantities or expressions on either side of an equal sign are equal in value

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Other Word Forms

• proequality adjective
• subequality noun

Etymology

Origin of equality

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin aequālitāt- (stem of aequālitās ); equal, -ity

Example Sentences

The UK's equality regulator, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which has been granted permission to intervene in the judicial review, said the Met's current use of the technology breached human rights law.

From BBC

Guterres said he believed the founding principles of the UN - including the equality of member states - were now under threat.

From BBC

"He believed completely in the peace process, in reconciliation, and in a united Ireland built on equality and respect for all," McDonald added.

From BBC

"Cases such as this show that this was a misreading which disregards the rights of women as set out in both equality law and the workplace health and safety law."

From BBC

However, the equality minister in Spain's Socialist-led government, Ana Redondo, said she hoped the case would be investigated "all the way".

From BBC

Related Words

• civil rights
• coordination
• equal opportunity
• fairness
• identity
• impartiality
• parity
• tolerance