equity
gb/ˈɛkwɪti/ us/ˈɛkwɪti/
B2
English
~ 2600
méltányosság, igazságosság, saját tőke, saját vagyonrész, részvény
NOUN
B2
1
méltányosság
C1
igazságosság
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] values equity in [something]
The company is committed to ensuring equity in pay for all employees.
A vállalat elkötelezett amellett, hogy minden alkalmazott számára biztosítsa a méltányos bérezést.
Equity in education means giving every student the resources they need to succeed.
Az oktatásban a méltányosság azt jelenti, hogy minden diák megkapja azokat az erőforrásokat, amelyekre a sikerhez szüksége van.
Laws are designed to promote equity and protect citizens' rights.
Learner examples
We want equity for all people.
Azt szeretnénk, hogy mindenkivel méltányosan bánjanak.
The teacher talks about equity in the classroom.
A tanár a méltányosságról beszél az osztályban.
Equity means treating people the same and fair.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
Fair and just treatment
Collocations
social equity
|equity and inclusion
|promote equity
|equity in education
|equity issues
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
inequity (Specifically means a lack of fairness.)
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bias (Implies unfair preference or prejudice.)
Themes
society
|law
|ethics
|relationships
Definition
When everyone is treated in a fair and right way.
The quality of being fair, impartial, and just in the way people are treated or decisions are made.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
saját tőke
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] has equity in [something]
After ten years of mortgage payments, they had built up considerable equity in their home.
Tíz évnyi jelzáloghitel-törlesztés után már jelentős saját vagyonrészük volt a házukban.
Shareholder equity represents the owners’ claim on the company's assets.
A részvényesi saját tőke azt mutatja meg, mekkora rész illeti meg a tulajdonosokat a vállalat eszközeiből.
She sold her equity in the startup for a large profit.
Learner examples
I have some equity in my house.
Van némi saját vagyonrészem a házamban.
They want to build more equity in their business.
Növelni szeretnék a vállalkozásuk saját tőkéjét.
He sold his equity in the company.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'equity' with 'equality' due to similarity in spelling and pronunciation. In finance, 'equity' is about ownership value, not fairness.
Meaning
Ownership value after debts
Collocations
home equity
|shareholder equity
|build equity
|equity stake
|private equity
Synonyms
ownership (General term for having legal possession of something.)
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stake (Informal term for ownership share, especially in business.)
Antonyms
debt (Money owed; opposite of net positive value.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
The part of a company or property that you own, after taking away any money you owe on it.
The value of an owner's share in a company or property, calculated after subtracting any debts or liabilities.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
részvény
B2
Usage pattern:
invest in equities
Equities performed well this quarter despite market volatility.
A részvények jól teljesítettek ebben a negyedévben a piaci ingadozások ellenére.
Many investors are shifting from bonds to equities.
Sok befektető a kötvényekből részvényekbe teszi át a pénzét.
The fund focuses mainly on European equities.
Learner examples
He wants to buy equities.
Részvényeket szeretne venni.
Equities can go up or down in value.
A részvények értéke emelkedhet vagy csökkenhet.
They invest in equities for growth.
Meaning
Company shares representing ownership
Collocations
equity markets
|equity investment
|public equities
Synonyms
stocks (More common everyday term for company shares.)
Antonyms
bonds (Debt securities, not ownership shares.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
Shares that show you own part of a company.
Stocks or shares that represent ownership in a company.
Grammar
Dictionary form
equity
IPA
GB/ˈɛkwɪti/
US/ˈɛkwɪti/
Syllables & stress
equity (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (equity)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: equity
- Plural: equities, equity
Word family
Expressions
equity stake
1/ˈɛkwɪti stˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
Portion of ownership in a company
The part of a company that someone owns.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- He works for a private equity firm specializing in tech startups.
- Private equity investments can be high risk but high reward.