equity
gb/ˈɛkwɪti/ us/ˈɛkwɪti/
B2
Inglese
~ 2600
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
property
1
Fair and just treatment
When everyone is treated in a fair and right way.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] values equity in [something]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
inequity (Specifically means a lack of fairness.)
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bias (Implies unfair preference or prejudice.)
Collocazioni
social equity
|equity and inclusion
|promote equity
|equity in education
|equity issues
Temi
society
|law
|ethics
|relationships
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- We want equity for all people.
- The teacher talks about equity in the classroom.
- Equity means treating people the same and fair.
Sostantivo
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.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] has equity in [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'equity' with 'equality' due to similarity in spelling and pronunciation. In finance, 'equity' is about ownership value, not fairness.
Sinonimi
ownership (General term for having legal possession of something.)
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stake (Informal term for ownership share, especially in business.)
Contrari
debt (Money owed; opposite of net positive value.)
Collocazioni
home equity
|shareholder equity
|build equity
|equity stake
|private equity
Temi
business
|finance
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I have some equity in my house.
- They want to build more equity in their business.
- He sold his equity in the company.
Sostantivo
technical
C1
entity
3
Company shares representing ownership
Shares that show you own part of a company.
Schema d'uso:
invest in equities
Sinonimi
stocks (More common everyday term for company shares.)
Contrari
bonds (Debt securities, not ownership shares.)
Collocazioni
equity markets
|equity investment
|public equities
Temi
business
|finance
Esempi
- Equities performed well this quarter despite market volatility.
- Many investors are shifting from bonds to equities.
- The fund focuses mainly on European equities.
Esempi per chi studia
- He wants to buy equities.
- Equities can go up or down in value.
- They invest in equities for growth.
Grammatica
Forma base
equity
IPA
GB/ˈɛkwɪti/
US/ˈɛkwɪti/
Sillabe e accento
equity (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (equity)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: equity
- Plural: equities, equity
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
equity stake
1/ˈɛkwɪti stˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
Portion of ownership in a company
The part of a company that someone owns.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- He works for a private equity firm specializing in tech startups.
- Private equity investments can be high risk but high reward.