disparity
noun
lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference.
disparities
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pluralof disparity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Researchers and policymakers must consider not just whether these treatments work, but also whether they can be delivered without making existing disparities worse.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Speaking at a news conference Monday touting the city’s crime drop, Bass said the racial disparities among homicides underscores the importance of prevention and intervention programs, including the mayor’s Gang Reduction and Youth Development initiative.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
After casting her vote, Iotova said she wanted to address "the dire issue of poverty" in the EU's poorest member state, "alongside inequalities and regional disparities".
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
The UK government said it was working to address disparities while the Welsh government said challenges will be considered in its next national strategy.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Such differences in food production constituted a major ultimate cause of the disparities between Eurasian and Native American societies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
