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equitable

Adjective

IPA /ˈɛkwɪtəbl/

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Fair and reasonable to everyone involved, without favouring one person or group when making a decision or sharing something.

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equitable/ˈɛkwɪtəbl/

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People have different needs
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An equitable arrangement is fair to everyone involved.

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We agreed on an equitable way to share the household chores.
The team needs an equitable system for sharing weekend shifts.

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equitable — Fair and reasonable to everyone involved, without favouring one person or group when making a decision or sharing something.

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Fair and reasonable to everyone involved, without favouring one person or group when making a decision or sharing something.

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Word origin

From French équitable, based on équité, meaning equity or fairness.

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Equitably is the adverb: resources or responsibilities can be shared equitably.

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