Parity
noun
The state of being equal, especially in status, pay or opportunities.
The organization is striving to achieve gender parity in its staff.
Often appears as...
- achieve parity
- gender parity
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Formal
noun
In mathematics or computer science, it refers to the evenness or oddness of a number.
In binary systems, a parity bit is added to ensure the number of 1-bits is even, enhancing error detection.
Often appears as...
- parity bit
- even parity
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Technical
noun
In physics, it refers to the symmetry of physical laws under the transformation of space inversion.
Parity is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics.
Often appears as...
- parity transformation
- parity conservation
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Academic
noun
In economics, it means the value of one currency in terms of another at an agreed rate.
The Euro and the Swiss Franc have reached parity.
Often appears as...
- exchange parity
- interest rate parity
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Formal
Academic
noun
In medicine, it means the number of times a woman has given birth.
A woman who is pregnant for the first time is referred to as a primipara, or 'first parity'.
Often appears as...
- parity status
- first parity
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Formal
Technical
noun
The state of being equal, especially in status, pay or opportunities.
The organization is striving to achieve gender parity in its staff.
Often appears as...
- achieve parity
- gender parity
Usage tips
Formal
noun
In mathematics or computer science, it refers to the evenness or oddness of a number.
In binary systems, a parity bit is added to ensure the number of 1-bits is even, enhancing error detection.
Often appears as...
- parity bit
- even parity
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
In physics, it refers to the symmetry of physical laws under the transformation of space inversion.
Parity is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics.
Often appears as...
- parity transformation
- parity conservation
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
In economics, it means the value of one currency in terms of another at an agreed rate.
The Euro and the Swiss Franc have reached parity.
Often appears as...
- exchange parity
- interest rate parity
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
In medicine, it means the number of times a woman has given birth.
A woman who is pregnant for the first time is referred to as a primipara, or 'first parity'.
Often appears as...
- parity status
- first parity
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Social Equality
Used when discussing fair treatment and opportunities for all groups in society.
The new policy promotes parity among all employees.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Numeric
Refers to conceptual equality, not necessarily numerical equivalence.
Despite different responsibilities, both managers have parity in importance.
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María Teresa Kumar: How...
outvoted the people before them, but they're voting on making a bet that their life will change, because the last four years could not have been rockier. And if the folks that are elected don't meet the challenges of addressing climate change, addressing racial equity and gender parity
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Isha Datar: How we could...
and a changing climate, the price of meat from animals can only go up. In fact, I think that price parity would be well within reach if it were an even playing field. On one hand, we have animal agriculture, which is so heavily supported by public funding and government support.
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Why the "wrong side of...
and it keeps getting better. We've got some of the best entrepreneurs in the world in this building and in these communities right now. But the fundamental question What are we designing for? More haves and have-nots? More disparity? Or parity, the choice to come together.
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The data behind...
and simply added five female speaking characters on-screen to each of those films, it would create a new norm. If we were to do this for three contiguous years, we would be at gender parity for the first time in over a half of a century.
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Why nations should...
in an agreement. Is it the economy? Well, we have now the fifth-largest economy in the world in purchasing power parity terms. And we continue to grow. When the rest of the world took a beating last year, we grew at 6.7 percent.
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Black Women and the...
say that black women have reached some sort of political parity in the united states that just isn't yet true i would like to add to that um because i think that what martha said kind of addresses the candidates who are
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Rumaitha Al Busaidi:...
So far, we've supported a thousand and are working hard to achieve our ambitious goal of a million. Now, even though it has been on the global sustainability radar for years, gender parity as a climate solution
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Advocating for gender...
promising a few weeks earlier that all UN panels and commissions thereafter would reflect gender equality the panel in question gave a slight twist to the notion of gender parity by appointing 12
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Can you solve the...
It can't be the total number of black or white hats. There are more than two possible values, but what does have two possible values is that number's parity, that is whether it's odd or even.
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How women are...
And imagine what would happen if women were at parity with men all over the world. What a huge benefit we could expect. Hmm? Oh, yeah.
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María Teresa Kumar: How...
outvoted the people before them, but they're voting on making a bet that their life will change, because the last four years could not have been rockier. And if the folks that are elected don't meet the challenges of addressing climate change, addressing racial equity and gender parity
Video examples
Isha Datar: How we could...
and a changing climate, the price of meat from animals can only go up. In fact, I think that price parity would be well within reach if it were an even playing field. On one hand, we have animal agriculture, which is so heavily supported by public funding and government support.
Video examples
Why the "wrong side of...
and it keeps getting better. We've got some of the best entrepreneurs in the world in this building and in these communities right now. But the fundamental question What are we designing for? More haves and have-nots? More disparity? Or parity, the choice to come together.
Video examples
The data behind...
and simply added five female speaking characters on-screen to each of those films, it would create a new norm. If we were to do this for three contiguous years, we would be at gender parity for the first time in over a half of a century.
Video examples
Why nations should...
in an agreement. Is it the economy? Well, we have now the fifth-largest economy in the world in purchasing power parity terms. And we continue to grow. When the rest of the world took a beating last year, we grew at 6.7 percent.
Video examples
Black Women and the...
say that black women have reached some sort of political parity in the united states that just isn't yet true i would like to add to that um because i think that what martha said kind of addresses the candidates who are
Video examples
Rumaitha Al Busaidi:...
So far, we've supported a thousand and are working hard to achieve our ambitious goal of a million. Now, even though it has been on the global sustainability radar for years, gender parity as a climate solution
Video examples
Advocating for gender...
promising a few weeks earlier that all UN panels and commissions thereafter would reflect gender equality the panel in question gave a slight twist to the notion of gender parity by appointing 12
Video examples
Can you solve the...
It can't be the total number of black or white hats. There are more than two possible values, but what does have two possible values is that number's parity, that is whether it's odd or even.
Video examples
How women are...
And imagine what would happen if women were at parity with men all over the world. What a huge benefit we could expect. Hmm? Oh, yeah.
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Aisha Tyler
American Actress
I've said this before, and I'm sure there are people who disagree, but I feel like one of the reasons there aren't a lot more women in stand-up - and there are many more now; it's not parity, but it's getting there - is that women are not socialized to look stupid or silly. They're socialized to be pretty and precious.
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Tom Malinowski
I have had the privilege of working closely with some of the greatest women in this country. The idea that their contributions would not be recognized at the same level as a male colleague is abhorrent to me. I will do everything in my power to help right this wrong, and finally achieve pay parity in America.
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Felicity Jones
English Actress
I want to be paid fairly for the work that I'm doing. That's what every single woman around the world wants. We want to be paid on parity with a man in a similar position.
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Chris Christie
American Politician
You know, at some point there has to be parity. There has to be parity between what is happening in the real world, and what is happening in the public sector world.
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Nancy Dubuc
American Businesswoman
Obviously, there needs to be parity. I think as more women get to the top, we need to make sure that is the case. It is our responsibility.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
Until blacks and whites see each other as brother and sister, we will not have parity. It's very clear.
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Margaret Qualley
American Actress
I think gender parity is a crucial part of any healthy society. It's applicable to the entire world.
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Joseph Fiennes
British Actor
I want my daughters to live in a world where there is equality and parity of pay.
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Taapsee Pannu
Indian Actress
Maintaining pay parity is very important, and I am in total favour of it.
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Paul Polman
Dutch Businessman
Many businesses understand the advantages of gender parity.
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Aisha Tyler
American Actress
I've said this before, and I'm sure there are people who disagree, but I feel like one of the reasons there aren't a lot more women in stand-up - and there are many more now; it's not parity, but it's getting there - is that women are not socialized to look stupid or silly. They're socialized to be pretty and precious.
Quote examples
Tom Malinowski
I have had the privilege of working closely with some of the greatest women in this country. The idea that their contributions would not be recognized at the same level as a male colleague is abhorrent to me. I will do everything in my power to help right this wrong, and finally achieve pay parity in America.
Quote examples
Felicity Jones
English Actress
I want to be paid fairly for the work that I'm doing. That's what every single woman around the world wants. We want to be paid on parity with a man in a similar position.
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Chris Christie
American Politician
You know, at some point there has to be parity. There has to be parity between what is happening in the real world, and what is happening in the public sector world.
Quote examples
Nancy Dubuc
American Businesswoman
Obviously, there needs to be parity. I think as more women get to the top, we need to make sure that is the case. It is our responsibility.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
Until blacks and whites see each other as brother and sister, we will not have parity. It's very clear.
Quote examples
Margaret Qualley
American Actress
I think gender parity is a crucial part of any healthy society. It's applicable to the entire world.
Quote examples
Joseph Fiennes
British Actor
I want my daughters to live in a world where there is equality and parity of pay.
Quote examples
Taapsee Pannu
Indian Actress
Maintaining pay parity is very important, and I am in total favour of it.
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Paul Polman
Dutch Businessman
Many businesses understand the advantages of gender parity.
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