equity

Pronunciation

Noun B1 Intermediate

Fairness and justice in the way people are treated, or the value of ownership someone holds in property or a company.

"The school introduced new policies to promote equity among students from different backgrounds."

Synonyms and antonyms

fairness justice

inequity

In finance, "equity" instead refers to the value of an asset after debts are subtracted, a very different but common sense.

Which word fits the gap? "The school introduced new policies to promote _____ among students from different backgrounds."

Answer: equity

In your own words, what does "equity" mean?

Fairness and justice in the way people are treated, or the value of ownership someone holds in property or a company.