equity
gb/ˈɛkwɪti/ us/ˈɛkwɪti/
B2
영어
~ 2600
의미
의미 0개
명사
B2
property
1
Fair and just treatment
When everyone is treated in a fair and right way.
사용 패턴：
[someone] values equity in [something]
자주 하는 실수：
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.
유의어
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.)
반의어
inequity (Specifically means a lack of fairness.)
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bias (Implies unfair preference or prejudice.)
연어
social equity
|equity and inclusion
|promote equity
|equity in education
|equity issues
주제
society
|law
|ethics
|relationships
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- We want equity for all people.
- The teacher talks about equity in the classroom.
- Equity means treating people the same and fair.
명사
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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] has equity in [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'equity' with 'equality' due to similarity in spelling and pronunciation. In finance, 'equity' is about ownership value, not fairness.
유의어
ownership (General term for having legal possession of something.)
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stake (Informal term for ownership share, especially in business.)
반의어
debt (Money owed; opposite of net positive value.)
연어
home equity
|shareholder equity
|build equity
|equity stake
|private equity
주제
business
|finance
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- I have some equity in my house.
- They want to build more equity in their business.
- He sold his equity in the company.
명사
technical
C1
entity
3
Company shares representing ownership
Shares that show you own part of a company.
사용 패턴：
invest in equities
유의어
stocks (More common everyday term for company shares.)
반의어
bonds (Debt securities, not ownership shares.)
연어
equity markets
|equity investment
|public equities
주제
business
|finance
예문
- Equities performed well this quarter despite market volatility.
- Many investors are shifting from bonds to equities.
- The fund focuses mainly on European equities.
학습자용 예문
- He wants to buy equities.
- Equities can go up or down in value.
- They invest in equities for growth.
문법
기본형
equity
IPA
GB/ˈɛkwɪti/
US/ˈɛkwɪti/
음절 및 강세
equity （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (equity)
활용형
Noun
- Base: equity
- Plural: equities, equity
관련 단어
표현
equity stake
1/ˈɛkwɪti stˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
Portion of ownership in a company
The part of a company that someone owns.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- He works for a private equity firm specializing in tech startups.
- Private equity investments can be high risk but high reward.