equality

noun

i-ˈkwä-lə-tē How to pronounce equality (audio)
Definition of equalitynext
as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country

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Recent Examples of equality The National Organization for Women (NOW) called upon women nationwide to strike for equality on that day. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Egyptians’ support for gender equality and expressive individualism also increased, albeit more modestly. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 Those early campaigns focused on gender equality and encouraging men to support women. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The film recognizes a film that exemplifies the values of peace, equality, global justice and civil liberties. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equality
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  1. equivalence
  2. equivalency
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  • While that enthusiasm is beginning to wane, in some ways because of AI, over the first quarter of this century, Big Tech solidified the equivalence of tech skills, wealth, and power.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Holography is another step in that tradition, an equivalence between area and volume that holds at least for certain spaces.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of equivalence
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  • After the birth of her son, Jorjiana passed her high school equivalency exam and took jobs bussing tables or working in fast food.
    — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equality. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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