equity
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the quality of being fair and impartial, making sure everyone has what they need to succeed.
the quality of being fair and impartial; justice according to natural law or right, often contrasted with mere equality of treatment.
Simple“The new school policy aims to improve equity by providing extra laptops to students who cannot afford them.”
In context“The government's commitment to social equity was tested when it had to decide how to distribute healthcare resources across diverse socioeconomic regions.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the value of a property or business after you subtract the money owed on it.
the residual value of an asset after all liabilities and debts associated with it have been deducted.
Simple“After paying his mortgage for ten years, he had built up a lot of equity in his house.”
In context“The founders were reluctant to give up more equity in the company, fearing they would lose controlling interest to the venture capitalists.”
UsageUncountable when referring to the general concept of value; countable when referring to specific shares.
- 03 C1 Advanced
shares in a company that people buy as investments.
stocks or any other security representing an ownership interest in a company.
Simple“She decided to invest her savings in equities because they usually offer better long-term returns.”
In context“Market analysts observed a significant shift from bonds to equities as investor confidence in the tech sector began to recover.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
a specific set of legal rules used to provide fair results when strict laws are too harsh.
a branch of law that developed in the English Court of Chancery to provide remedies where the common law was inadequate.
Simple“The judge looked to the principles of equity to find a fair solution that the written law did not cover.”
In context“In this jurisdiction, the rules of equity prevail over the common law in cases where there is a direct conflict between the two.”
SynonymsAntonymscommon law
“Instead, companies with stronger environmental performance generated higher sales, leading to improved returns on assets and equity.”
“Education in museums is often used as a tool to advance access and equity, offering unique learning experiences for diverse audiences.”