equity
gb/ˈɛkwɪti/ us/ˈɛkwɪti/
B2
Angielski
~ 2600
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B2
property
1
Fair and just treatment
When everyone is treated in a fair and right way.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] values equity in [something]
Częsty błąd:
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.
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
inequity (Specifically means a lack of fairness.)
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bias (Implies unfair preference or prejudice.)
Kolokacje
social equity
|equity and inclusion
|promote equity
|equity in education
|equity issues
Tematy
society
|law
|ethics
|relationships
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- We want equity for all people.
- The teacher talks about equity in the classroom.
- Equity means treating people the same and fair.
Rzeczownik
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.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] has equity in [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'equity' with 'equality' due to similarity in spelling and pronunciation. In finance, 'equity' is about ownership value, not fairness.
Synonimy
ownership (General term for having legal possession of something.)
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stake (Informal term for ownership share, especially in business.)
Antonimy
debt (Money owed; opposite of net positive value.)
Kolokacje
home equity
|shareholder equity
|build equity
|equity stake
|private equity
Tematy
business
|finance
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I have some equity in my house.
- They want to build more equity in their business.
- He sold his equity in the company.
Rzeczownik
technical
C1
entity
3
Company shares representing ownership
Shares that show you own part of a company.
Schemat użycia:
invest in equities
Synonimy
stocks (More common everyday term for company shares.)
Antonimy
bonds (Debt securities, not ownership shares.)
Kolokacje
equity markets
|equity investment
|public equities
Tematy
business
|finance
Przykłady
- Equities performed well this quarter despite market volatility.
- Many investors are shifting from bonds to equities.
- The fund focuses mainly on European equities.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He wants to buy equities.
- Equities can go up or down in value.
- They invest in equities for growth.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
equity
IPA
GB/ˈɛkwɪti/
US/ˈɛkwɪti/
Sylaby i akcent
equity (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (equity)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: equity
- Plural: equities, equity
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
equity stake
1/ˈɛkwɪti stˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
Portion of ownership in a company
The part of a company that someone owns.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- He works for a private equity firm specializing in tech startups.
- Private equity investments can be high risk but high reward.