Definition Synonyms
Definition of fairness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
impartialityability to make judgments without bias
- Her fairness in decision-making earned her respect.
2.
justice ethicsquality of being just, impartial, or following fair rules
- Fairness is important in competitions and decision-making.
Expressions with fairness
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expresses impartiality or fairness in a statement
In all fairness, she did warn us about the risks.
used to present a balanced view or justification
In fairness, he did try his best.
explaining a reason to balance a negative comment
In fairness to the team, they had little time to prepare.
fair treatment ensured by neutral rules and clear steps in decisions
The court reviewed whether procedural fairness was respected during the investigation.
idea that taxes should treat people justly compared to their situation
The proposal raised serious questions about tax fairness for middle-income families.
group ensuring equal opportunities and fairness
The fairness commission reviewed the hiring practices.
Origin of fairness
Old English, fæger (beautiful)
Terms with fairness included in their meaning
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fairness
fair and impartial
fairness
fair and sensible in judgment or action
fairness balance
make a situation fair or equal for everyone
fairness
appropriate consequence for wrongdoing
fairness or balance
both people are now in a fair or equal situation
fairness
saying something is reasonable or deserved in order to be just
fairness
equal treatment regardless of differences
fair treatment
fairness or justice in the way people are treated
fairness
proper or adequate
fairness
quality of being fair and reasonable
court fairness
principle that punishment matches the crime
fairness
in a way that is fair and sensible
comparison
comparing similar things for fairness
fairness
in a way that is right or deserved
unfairness
lack of honesty or fairness in actions
universal fairness
same legal, social, and political rights for all society members
fairness
situation where everyone has equal chance
activism
struggle to achieve fairness or equality
fairness
treating all sides equally without bias
intention
show actions done with honesty or fairness
reassurance
expresses belief that fairness will win in the end
fairness
situation where everyone has the same chance to succeed
fairness
having the same advantages and disadvantages
fairness
equality in status, rank, or pay
Examples of fairness in a sentence
Fairness in sports ensures equal opportunities for all. The board emphasized fairness in allocating resources. Students argued that fairness required equal grading rubrics.
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- French:impartialité, ...
- German:Fairness, Unparteilichkeit, ...
- Italian:equità, giustizia, ...
- Spanish:imparcialidad, ...
- Portuguese:imparcialidade, ...
- Chinese:公正, 公平性, ...
- Japanese:公平さ, 公平, ...
- Arabic:عدالة, عَدْل, ...
- Hebrew:הוֹגְנוּת, ...
- Russian:беспристрастность, ...
- Ukrainian:справедливість, ...
- Hindi:निष्पक्षता, ...
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