| 释义 | View usage for: (ekwɪtəbəl) adjectiveSomething that is equitable is fair and reasonable in a way that gives equal treatment to everyone.  We have an unsurpassed opportunity to transform the United States into a more prosperous,sustainable and equitable country.   ... healthcare which is free at the point of use, fair and equitable to all. Synonyms: even-handed, just, right, fair More Synonyms of equitableequitably adverb [ADVERB after verb, ADVERB -ed] ...a real attempt to allocate scarce resources more equitably.equitable in British English (ˈɛkwɪtəbəl) adjective1. impartial or reasonable; fair; just  an equitable decision 2.  law relating to or valid in equity, as distinct from common law or statute law 3.  law (formerly) recognized in a court of equity only, as claims, rights, etcDerived formsequitableness (ˈequitableness)  nounequitably (ˈequitably) adverbWord origin C17: from French équitable,  from équité equityequitable in American English (ˈɛkwɪtəbəl)   adjective1.   characterized by equity; fair; justsaid of actions, results of actions, etc. 2.  Lawa.   having to do with equity, as distinguished from common or statute law Derived formsequitableness (ˈequitableness)  noun equitably (ˈequitably)  adverbWord origin Fr équitable  < équitéThat seems to me to be both fair and equitable.How can that be fair or equitable?How can anyone think it fair or equitable to arbitrarily make wholesale changes without my agreement?My concern is that there should be equitable treatment of these cases.It is an an issue of equitable treatment.They are also a relatively objective and equitable way of distributing valuable resources.Our fees are the most sustainable and equitable way of enabling that investment.And how we will allow individuals to contribute to their care in an equitable way.Unsurprisingly consumers will lose confidence in insurance if equitable treatment is seen to be at the discretion of the insurer.That the banks have reached a more equitable distribution between their employees and shareholders has shown up in better than expected results.As this example suggests, the primary purpose of job evaluation is to establish the foundation for a fair and equitable compensation system.Still, the new system seems reasonable, equitable and safe.A salary review is to determine a fair and equitable salary in light of responsibilities, skills, and experience.For these processes to work they must command support, and they will only command support if they are seen as equitable, truly just and fair.Examples of 'equitable' in a sentenceequitableIn other languagesequitableBritish English: equitable ADJECTIVE  Something that is equitable is fair and reasonable in a way that gives equal treatment to everyone. He has urged them to come to an equitable compromise. American English: equitableBrazilian Portuguese: equitativoChinese: 公平合理的European Spanish: equitativoFrench: équitableGerman: gerechtItalian: equoJapanese: 公正なKorean: 공평한European Portuguese: equitativoLatin American Spanish: equitativo
Definition fair and reasonable the equitable distribution of social wealthSynonyms proper proportionate nondiscriminatoryAdditional synonymsDefinition not influenced by emotion We try to be dispassionate about the cases we bring.Synonyms objective,  fair,  neutral,  detached,  indifferent,  impartial,  impersonal,  disinterested,  unbiased,  uninvolved, unprejudicedDefinition fitting or proper Treat them with due attention.Synonyms fitting,  deserved,  appropriate,  just,  right,  becoming,  fit,  justified,  suitable,  merited,  proper,  obligatory,  rightful,  requisite,  well-earned,  boundenDefinition in agreement with rules I wanted them to get a fair deal.Synonyms unbiased,  impartial,  even-handed,  unprejudiced,  just,  clean,  square,  equal,  objective,  reasonable,  proper,  legitimate,  upright,  honourable,  honest,  equitable,  lawful,  trustworthy,  on the level (informal),  disinterested,  dispassionate,  above board,  according to the rulesequipageequipmentequipoiseequitableequityequivalenceequivalent
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