Equity
ˈɛkwɪti
Definitions
2 meaningsFairness, impartiality, and justice in the way people are treated.
ˈɛkwɪti
Fairness or impartiality; justice.
The school strives for equity in its distribution of resources.
💡 Simply: Equity is all about being fair. Imagine you and a friend are sharing cookies. Equity means you split them evenly so you both get the same amount. It's about making things right and giving everyone a fair chance!
👶 For kids: Being fair to everyone and giving everyone the same chance.
More Examples
The judge sought to achieve equity in the settlement.
Equity is a core value of the organization.
How It's Used
"The company is committed to ensuring equity in its hiring practices."
"The court ruled in favor of equity, considering both sides' arguments fairly."
The ownership interest in a property after deducting all debts.
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The value of an owner's interest in a property or business.
His equity in the company was substantial.
💡 Simply: In money talk, equity is like how much of something you REALLY own. Say you have a house. You owe some money to the bank (the mortgage). Equity is how much of the house is *actually yours* after you pay off what you owe. It's the real value you have in it.
👶 For kids: How much of something belongs to you after you pay for it.
More Examples
She used the equity in her home to fund her business.
The investor purchased equity shares.
How It's Used
"The homeowner's equity in their house increased as the property value rose."
"The company raised capital by selling equity to investors."
Idioms & expressions
Home equity
The value of a homeowner's stake in a property.
"They used their home equity to pay for their children's education."
Equal Opportunity and Equity
A term often used in organizations or institutions to express the need to ensure equal treatment and fair access to resources and opportunities.
"The company is promoting equal opportunity and equity to create a diverse workforce."
From Old French "equité" (fairness, justice), from Latin "aequitas" (equality, fairness), from "aequus" (equal).
The term 'equity' has roots in Roman law and has been used in legal and financial contexts for centuries to denote fairness and ownership.
Memory tip
Think of 'equal' – equity means treating everyone equally and fairly.
Word Origin
"equal, just, fair"