fairness
ˈfɛrnəs
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Definition of fairness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
impartialityability to make judgments without bias
  • Her fairness in decision-making earned her respect.
evenhandedness neutrality objectivity
2.
justice ethicsquality of being just, impartial, or following fair rules
  • Fairness is important in competitions and decision-making.
equity justice justness
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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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equaladj.
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

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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  1. French:impartialité, ...
  2. German:Fairness, Unparteilichkeit, ...
  3. Italian:equità, giustizia, ...
  4. Spanish:imparcialidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:imparcialidade, ...
  6. Chinese:公正, 公平性, ...
  7. Japanese:公平さ, 公平, ...
  8. Arabic:عدالة, عَدْل, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹגְנוּת, ...
  10. Russian:беспристрастность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:справедливість, ...
  12. Hindi:निष्पक्षता, ...
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