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

"It's a very critical time as well as we celebrate International Women's Day, talk about their freedom, equality, gender persecution, gender equality."

From BBC

Civil rights leaders, elected officials and thousands of mourners also attended the service honoring Jackson’s decades-long fight for racial equality, voting rights and economic justice.

From Salon

According to the United Nations' women's rights body, no country has reached full legal equality for women and girls.

From BBC

“The most dramatic version of this show was if an unstoppable force meets an immovable object and there’s an equality in what they do,” adds Finn, 30.

From Los Angeles Times

"There are also important considerations for recruitment. Any use of AI must be transparent, fair, and fully compliant with equality and employment laws."

From BBC

Related Words

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