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equitably

equitably

6 6.0
In a fair way that gives everyone what they need
  • adverb
  • /ˈɛkwɪtəbli/
  • Formal
translation icon : equitativamente
  • Provide a wider range of learning aids and make them available more equitably throughout the system.
  • equitably distribute
  • benefit equitably
  • equitably resolve

Examples

  • In an effort to apply the criteria more consistently and equitably, language was sharpened and requirements were made more specific.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The federal bankruptcy system provides a forum to equitably distribute the loss among all of the debtor's creditors.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Failure to deal with environmental issues equitably will result in a lower quality environment for the larger community.

    Academic text (1993)

  • We are this large country, and our health solutions are not equitably distributed at all.

  • Life should be fair, and justice must be equitably administered.

    Academic text (1990)

  • The need to involve women equitably in national development therefore needs no further emphasis.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Pork is distributed equitably among the island's community members.

    Academic text (2018)

  • And what type of system would we need to more equitably share decision-making power?

    Blog text (23)

  • Government monopolies also fail to provide and produce local public goods and common-pool resources efficiently and equitably.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The committee worked to ensure that resources were distributed equitably among all community members.

Synonyms

equally
vsequitably
483 1.0

In the same way or to the same amount

is about justice and impartiality rather than identical amounts
fairly
vsequitably
100 1.0

In an honest way that treats everyone the same

is about fairness and impartiality rather than simple honesty
evenly
vsequitably
98 1.3

In an equal way across all parts

focuses on fairness and impartial outcomes rather than mere regularity
fair and square
vsequitably
  • Informal
34 3.3

In a just and honest way that follows the rules

is about fair and unbiased treatment rather than rule-following honesty
justly
vsequitably
20 3.4

In a fair and honest way

focuses on fairness and impartiality rather than moral judgment
impartially
vsequitably
6 4.8

In a fair way without personal feelings or interests

is about fair outcomes rather than just avoiding personal influence
evenhandedly
vsequitably
1 6.3

In a fair way that treats all sides the same

is about fairness overall rather than focusing on sides
unbiasedly
vsequitably
1 5.2

Act in a fair way without personal feelings or unfair views

focuses on fair distribution and justice rather than only lack of bias

Antonyms

unfairly
85 1.8

In a way that treats people or things differently and not right

inequitably
1 8.0

In a way that treats people unfairly

How Fairly

impartially
6 4.8
equitably
  • Formal
6 6.0
fairly
100 1.0
unfairly
85 1.8
unjustly
25 5.2

Surface Forms

equitably positive

Morphology

equitably = equitable (transparent) = equitable + ly

The adverb is a regular formation from the adjective 'equitable' meaning 'in a fair manner.'

Etymology

Equitably comes from the old Latin word aequus, which means 'equal', and it shares the same root as the English words equal and equity. So, to act equitably is to treat people in an 'equal' and fair way.