Synonyms

equitably

American

[ek-wi-tuh-blee] / ˈɛk wɪ tə bli /

adverb

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 Word Forms

nonequitably adverb
quasi-equitably adverb

Etymology

Origin of equitably

equitab(le) ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If your goal is to resolve this with minimal damage, express a desire to wrap this up fairly and calmly and equitably.

From MarketWatch

“Instead of relying on an increase in utility bills to cover extreme catastrophic losses, something that disproportionately impacts lower-income Californians, this system could share costs more equitably across society,” the three companies wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

"WHO's role, therefore, is to help countries ensure that, as with any other medicine, traditional medicine is safe, evidence-informed, and equitably integrated in systems," Kurvilla added.

From Barron's

“For the well-being of our student-athletes, and to schedule equitably with our Big Ten rivals, we want to play our non-conference opponents in the Coliseum as early as possible every year,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

PrEP need is not being identified and met equitably though.

From BBC

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