Equitable
adjective
Fair and impartial.
The judge made an equitable decision for the case.
Often appears as...
- equitable solution
- equitable treatment
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Formal
adjective
Allowing all people to be treated equally.
The company works hard to ensure equitable treatment of all its employees.
Often appears as...
- equitable access
- equitable opportunities
adjective
Done according to principles of fairness and justice.
The teacher tried to make an equitable distribution of the candies.
Often appears as...
- equitable division
- equitable allocation
adjective
Fair and impartial.
The judge made an equitable decision for the case.
Often appears as...
- equitable solution
- equitable treatment
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Allowing all people to be treated equally.
The company works hard to ensure equitable treatment of all its employees.
Often appears as...
- equitable access
- equitable opportunities
adjective
Done according to principles of fairness and justice.
The teacher tried to make an equitable distribution of the candies.
Often appears as...
- equitable division
- equitable allocation
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Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal settings to mean decisions are made without bias.
The contract was drafted with equitable terms for all parties.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Favoritism
Suggests that no individual or group receives special treatment.
The resources were distributed equitably among students.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Equal
Equitable doesn't always mean equal; it's about fairness based on the situation.
Heirs may receive equitable shares, not necessarily the same amount.
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biasethicalfairhonestimpartialjustneutralobjectivereasonable
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The infamous overpopulati...
their focus on overpopulation represent a snapshot of history. Our understanding of what causes starvation and famine has we have the resources to support a growing human population, but we’re currently failing to distribute those resources equitably, and changing that should be our priority.
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An interview with the...
of so many of us who want to live in world that's just and want to live in a world that's equitable. And I'm also inspired by the actions that I'm seeing older people taking in service of this movement. I'm inspired by seeing older people step into their own power and leadership
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Are indoor vertical...
and also help to maintain the nutritional content in vegetables. Also, there are food deserts in many countries that have little to no access to nutritious vegetables, and as this industry matures, it will become possible to provide more equitable access
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
and the law of nature is that energy can never be created and never be vanished, can never be destroyed. So why can't the energy of anger be translated and harnessed to create a better and beautiful world, a more just and equitable world?
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Bill Gates: COVID-19 has...
ever needed and then to help fund uh that availability without uh the rich countries taking all of that capacity do you think though that if if countries say the united states or other wealthy countries don't you know take this equitable
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What if waste did not...
bad but less so so cradle to cradle is not a green program it's a quality program it says our goal is a delightfully diverse safe healthy and just world with clean air soil water and power economically equitably
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Jonathan Foley: The...
How do we feed the world without destroying it? Yeah, so we face one of the greatest grand challenges in all of human history the need to feed nine billion people and do so sustainably and equitably and justly,
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What we don't know about...
Sex. And nobody expects us to start out being good at it. Clinicians best deliver quality equitable care when they have continuing education about how to best support lactation and breastfeeding.
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The difference between...
And so I want to built a just and equitable society, and the only way we're going to even begin that process is if we admit our racism and start building an anti-racist world. Thank you.
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How megacities are...
Now, cities can make the world more sustainable, they can make the world more equitable, I also believe that connectivity between cities can make the world more peaceful.
Video examples
The infamous overpopulati...
their focus on overpopulation represent a snapshot of history. Our understanding of what causes starvation and famine has we have the resources to support a growing human population, but we’re currently failing to distribute those resources equitably, and changing that should be our priority.
Video examples
An interview with the...
of so many of us who want to live in world that's just and want to live in a world that's equitable. And I'm also inspired by the actions that I'm seeing older people taking in service of this movement. I'm inspired by seeing older people step into their own power and leadership
Video examples
Are indoor vertical...
and also help to maintain the nutritional content in vegetables. Also, there are food deserts in many countries that have little to no access to nutritious vegetables, and as this industry matures, it will become possible to provide more equitable access
Video examples
Kailash Satyarthi: How...
and the law of nature is that energy can never be created and never be vanished, can never be destroyed. So why can't the energy of anger be translated and harnessed to create a better and beautiful world, a more just and equitable world?
Video examples
Bill Gates: COVID-19 has...
ever needed and then to help fund uh that availability without uh the rich countries taking all of that capacity do you think though that if if countries say the united states or other wealthy countries don't you know take this equitable
Video examples
What if waste did not...
bad but less so so cradle to cradle is not a green program it's a quality program it says our goal is a delightfully diverse safe healthy and just world with clean air soil water and power economically equitably
Video examples
Jonathan Foley: The...
How do we feed the world without destroying it? Yeah, so we face one of the greatest grand challenges in all of human history the need to feed nine billion people and do so sustainably and equitably and justly,
Video examples
What we don't know about...
Sex. And nobody expects us to start out being good at it. Clinicians best deliver quality equitable care when they have continuing education about how to best support lactation and breastfeeding.
Video examples
The difference between...
And so I want to built a just and equitable society, and the only way we're going to even begin that process is if we admit our racism and start building an anti-racist world. Thank you.
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How megacities are...
Now, cities can make the world more sustainable, they can make the world more equitable, I also believe that connectivity between cities can make the world more peaceful.
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Tedros Adhanom
Ethiopian Politician
Universal health coverage is an ambitious goal, but it is one that can create a healthier and more equitable world for all people. It means a child reaches adulthood, and adults lead healthier lives regardless of who they are and where they live.
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Peter Garrett
Australian Musician
Look, very clearly there are things that need to be done urgently in relation to climate change, and of those the most obvious is to have an enforceable and equitable arrangement delivering deep cuts in emissions into the middle of the century.
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Richard Neal
American Politician
People really have to believe in their tax system. They have to believe that there is an equitable distribution of the burden, but there is also an important investment based upon the potential achievements that come from us paying our taxes.
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Ted Turner
American Businessman
I love this planet... I want to see the environment preserved and I want to see the human race preserved. And I'd like to see everybody living decently in a more equitable, kind-hearted, thoughtful, generous world.
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Julia Gillard
Australian Statesman
Educating the world's poorest girls can only be done with the firm commitment of many stakeholders - both domestic and international - to plan, fund, and build strong, sustainable, and equitable education systems.
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George Papandreou
Greek Statesman
We are a country with great potential. We have the political will to make deep changes in a just and equitable way, to put our country back on a development path, to meet the challenges of a new world.
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Tariq Ramadan
Swiss Writer
It is of the highest importance to provide equal access to the labour market. Governments should act to establish equitable employment standards and penalise racial discrimination.
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Wendy Kopp
American Public Servant
Education is the most powerful tool countries have for boosting economic growth, increasing prosperity, and forging more just, peaceful and equitable societies.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
One of the things I have been preaching around the world is collecting taxes in an equitable manner, especially from the elites.
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Janez Drnovsek
Statesman
One of the fundamental questions of today's world is undoubtedly the question of equitable globalisation.
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Tedros Adhanom
Ethiopian Politician
Universal health coverage is an ambitious goal, but it is one that can create a healthier and more equitable world for all people. It means a child reaches adulthood, and adults lead healthier lives regardless of who they are and where they live.
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Peter Garrett
Australian Musician
Look, very clearly there are things that need to be done urgently in relation to climate change, and of those the most obvious is to have an enforceable and equitable arrangement delivering deep cuts in emissions into the middle of the century.
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Richard Neal
American Politician
People really have to believe in their tax system. They have to believe that there is an equitable distribution of the burden, but there is also an important investment based upon the potential achievements that come from us paying our taxes.
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Ted Turner
American Businessman
I love this planet... I want to see the environment preserved and I want to see the human race preserved. And I'd like to see everybody living decently in a more equitable, kind-hearted, thoughtful, generous world.
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Julia Gillard
Australian Statesman
Educating the world's poorest girls can only be done with the firm commitment of many stakeholders - both domestic and international - to plan, fund, and build strong, sustainable, and equitable education systems.
Quote examples
George Papandreou
Greek Statesman
We are a country with great potential. We have the political will to make deep changes in a just and equitable way, to put our country back on a development path, to meet the challenges of a new world.
Quote examples
Tariq Ramadan
Swiss Writer
It is of the highest importance to provide equal access to the labour market. Governments should act to establish equitable employment standards and penalise racial discrimination.
Quote examples
Wendy Kopp
American Public Servant
Education is the most powerful tool countries have for boosting economic growth, increasing prosperity, and forging more just, peaceful and equitable societies.
Quote examples
Hillary Clinton
American Politician
One of the things I have been preaching around the world is collecting taxes in an equitable manner, especially from the elites.
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Janez Drnovsek
Statesman
One of the fundamental questions of today's world is undoubtedly the question of equitable globalisation.
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