equity
gb/ˈɛkwɪti/ us/ˈɛkwɪti/
B2
Inglés
~ 2600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
property
1
Fair and just treatment
When everyone is treated in a fair and right way.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] values equity in [something]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
inequity (Specifically means a lack of fairness.)
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bias (Implies unfair preference or prejudice.)
Colocaciones
social equity
|equity and inclusion
|promote equity
|equity in education
|equity issues
Temas
society
|law
|ethics
|relationships
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We want equity for all people.
- The teacher talks about equity in the classroom.
- Equity means treating people the same and fair.
Sustantivo
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.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] has equity in [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'equity' with 'equality' due to similarity in spelling and pronunciation. In finance, 'equity' is about ownership value, not fairness.
Sinónimos
ownership (General term for having legal possession of something.)
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stake (Informal term for ownership share, especially in business.)
Antónimos
debt (Money owed; opposite of net positive value.)
Colocaciones
home equity
|shareholder equity
|build equity
|equity stake
|private equity
Temas
business
|finance
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I have some equity in my house.
- They want to build more equity in their business.
- He sold his equity in the company.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
entity
3
Company shares representing ownership
Shares that show you own part of a company.
Patrón de uso:
invest in equities
Sinónimos
stocks (More common everyday term for company shares.)
Antónimos
bonds (Debt securities, not ownership shares.)
Colocaciones
equity markets
|equity investment
|public equities
Temas
business
|finance
Ejemplos
- Equities performed well this quarter despite market volatility.
- Many investors are shifting from bonds to equities.
- The fund focuses mainly on European equities.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He wants to buy equities.
- Equities can go up or down in value.
- They invest in equities for growth.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
equity
AFI
GB/ˈɛkwɪti/
US/ˈɛkwɪti/
Sílabas y acento
equity (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (equity)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: equity
- Plural: equities, equity
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
equity stake
1/ˈɛkwɪti stˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
Portion of ownership in a company
The part of a company that someone owns.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- He works for a private equity firm specializing in tech startups.
- Private equity investments can be high risk but high reward.