equity
gb/ˈɛkwɪti/ us/ˈɛkwɪti/
B2
Angličtina
~ 2600
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
property
1
Fair and just treatment
When everyone is treated in a fair and right way.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] values equity in [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equity' with 'equality'. Equality means giving everyone the same thing, while equity means giving people what they need to have equal chances.
Synonyma
fairness (A more common everyday term for the same concept.)
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justice (Often used in legal or moral contexts; stronger emphasis on law.)
Antonyma
inequity (Specifically means a lack of fairness.)
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bias (Implies unfair preference or prejudice.)
Kolokace
social equity
|equity and inclusion
|promote equity
|equity in education
|equity issues
Témata
society
|law
|ethics
|relationships
Příklady
- The company is committed to ensuring equity in pay for all employees.
- Equity in education means giving every student the resources they need to succeed.
- Laws are designed to promote equity and protect citizens' rights.
Učební příklady
- We want equity for all people.
- The teacher talks about equity in the classroom.
- Equity means treating people the same and fair.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
quantity
2
Ownership value after debts
The part of a company or property that you own, after taking away any money you owe on it.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] has equity in [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'equity' with 'equality' due to similarity in spelling and pronunciation. In finance, 'equity' is about ownership value, not fairness.
Synonyma
ownership (General term for having legal possession of something.)
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stake (Informal term for ownership share, especially in business.)
Antonyma
debt (Money owed; opposite of net positive value.)
Kolokace
home equity
|shareholder equity
|build equity
|equity stake
|private equity
Témata
business
|finance
Příklady
- After ten years of mortgage payments, they had built up considerable equity in their home.
- Shareholder equity represents the owners’ claim on the company's assets.
- She sold her equity in the startup for a large profit.
Učební příklady
- I have some equity in my house.
- They want to build more equity in their business.
- He sold his equity in the company.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
entity
3
Company shares representing ownership
Shares that show you own part of a company.
Vzorec užití:
invest in equities
Synonyma
stocks (More common everyday term for company shares.)
Antonyma
bonds (Debt securities, not ownership shares.)
Kolokace
equity markets
|equity investment
|public equities
Témata
business
|finance
Příklady
- Equities performed well this quarter despite market volatility.
- Many investors are shifting from bonds to equities.
- The fund focuses mainly on European equities.
Učební příklady
- He wants to buy equities.
- Equities can go up or down in value.
- They invest in equities for growth.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
equity
IPA
GB/ˈɛkwɪti/
US/ˈɛkwɪti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
equity (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (equity)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: equity
- Plural: equities, equity
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
equity stake
1/ˈɛkwɪti stˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
Portion of ownership in a company
The part of a company that someone owns.
Příklady
- She sold her equity stake in the business last year.
- They acquired a 20% equity stake in the new venture.
home equity loan
1/hˈoʊm ˈɛkwɪti lˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
technical
Loan against home ownership value
A loan that you get by using the part of your home you own as a guarantee to pay it back.
Příklady
- They took out a home equity loan to renovate their kitchen.
- A home equity loan can be risky if property values drop.
private equity
1/pɹˈaɪvɪt ˈɛkwɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
Private investment in companies
Money from private investors used to buy and control companies, often to improve and sell them later.
Příklady
- He works for a private equity firm specializing in tech startups.
- Private equity investments can be high risk but high reward.