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disparity

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IPA /dɪˈspærəti/

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A noticeable difference between people or things, especially one that suggests an unfair gap.

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disparity/dɪˈspærəti/

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One group has few resources
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A disparity is a noticeable gap or difference between groups or things.

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There is a large disparity between rents in these two neighbourhoods.
The report highlighted a disparity in access to training opportunities.

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disparity — A noticeable difference between people or things, especially one that suggests an unfair gap.

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A noticeable difference between people or things, especially one that suggests an unfair gap.

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From French disparite and late Latin disparitas, related to Latin paritas, meaning equality.

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