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fairness

/ˈfɛrnəs/
fair · ness ˈfɛr · nəs
English Definition
n. the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
中文释义
公平
Significado en Español
equidad
한국어 뜻
공정성
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự công bằng
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Example Sentence

The judge is known for her fairness.

这位法官以公正著称。

Synonyms
justice impartiality equity
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “fairness”:

  1. A injustice
  2. B bias
  3. C prejudice
  4. D impartiality
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D — impartiality. “fairness” means n. the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The wise judge was widely known for her deep honesty and ______.

  1. A cruelty
  2. B fairness
  3. C bias
  4. D unfairness
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B — fairness. “fairness” means n. the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable

Common questions about “fairness”

What does “fairness” mean?

fairness — n. the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable. In Chinese: 公平.

How do you pronounce “fairness”?

fairness is pronounced /ˈfɛrnəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fair · ness.

How do you use “fairness” in a sentence?

The judge is known for her fairness. (这位法官以公正著称。)

What are synonyms for “fairness”?

justice, impartiality, equity — all close in meaning to fairness (n. the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable).

Is “fairness” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. fairness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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