equity
gb/ˈɛkwɪti/ us/ˈɛkwɪti/
B2
Angol
~ 2600
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Főnév
B2
property
1
Fair and just treatment
When everyone is treated in a fair and right way.
Használati minta:
[someone] values equity in [something]
Gyakori hiba:
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.
Szinonimák
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.)
Antonimák
inequity (Specifically means a lack of fairness.)
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bias (Implies unfair preference or prejudice.)
Szókapcsolatok
social equity
|equity and inclusion
|promote equity
|equity in education
|equity issues
Témák
society
|law
|ethics
|relationships
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- We want equity for all people.
- The teacher talks about equity in the classroom.
- Equity means treating people the same and fair.
Főnév
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.
Használati minta:
[someone] has equity in [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'equity' with 'equality' due to similarity in spelling and pronunciation. In finance, 'equity' is about ownership value, not fairness.
Szinonimák
ownership (General term for having legal possession of something.)
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stake (Informal term for ownership share, especially in business.)
Antonimák
debt (Money owed; opposite of net positive value.)
Szókapcsolatok
home equity
|shareholder equity
|build equity
|equity stake
|private equity
Témák
business
|finance
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- I have some equity in my house.
- They want to build more equity in their business.
- He sold his equity in the company.
Főnév
technical
C1
entity
3
Company shares representing ownership
Shares that show you own part of a company.
Használati minta:
invest in equities
Szinonimák
stocks (More common everyday term for company shares.)
Antonimák
bonds (Debt securities, not ownership shares.)
Szókapcsolatok
equity markets
|equity investment
|public equities
Témák
business
|finance
Példák
- Equities performed well this quarter despite market volatility.
- Many investors are shifting from bonds to equities.
- The fund focuses mainly on European equities.
Példák tanulóknak
- He wants to buy equities.
- Equities can go up or down in value.
- They invest in equities for growth.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
equity
IPA
GB/ˈɛkwɪti/
US/ˈɛkwɪti/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
equity (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (equity)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: equity
- Plural: equities, equity
Szócsalád
Kifejezések
equity stake
1/ˈɛkwɪti stˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
Portion of ownership in a company
The part of a company that someone owns.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- He works for a private equity firm specializing in tech startups.
- Private equity investments can be high risk but high reward.