Equity
noun
Fairness or justice in the way people are treated.
The employees were asking for greater equity in the workplace.
Often appears as...
- social equity
- racial equity
noun
The value of a property after subtracting what is owed on it.
They're concerned about preserving the equity of their home.
Often appears as...
- home equity
- equity stake
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Technical
noun
Stocks or shares in a business.
Investing in equities can be riskier than bonds, but potentially more profitable.
Often appears as...
- equity market
- equity fund
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Technical
noun
The quality of being fair or impartial.
The case was decided on the principles of equity.
Often appears as...
- principles of equity
- equity of redemption
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Formal
Academic
noun
Fairness or justice in the way people are treated.
The employees were asking for greater equity in the workplace.
Often appears as...
- social equity
- racial equity
noun
The value of a property after subtracting what is owed on it.
They're concerned about preserving the equity of their home.
Often appears as...
- home equity
- equity stake
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Stocks or shares in a business.
Investing in equities can be riskier than bonds, but potentially more profitable.
Often appears as...
- equity market
- equity fund
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The quality of being fair or impartial.
The case was decided on the principles of equity.
Often appears as...
- principles of equity
- equity of redemption
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Values in Action
Represents ethical values that influence decisions and behavior in a group.
She promotes equity in her classes by giving extra help to those who need it.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
Often used when discussing fair treatment across different social groups.
The new policy aims to ensure equity for all students regardless of background.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Legal
Involves moral fairness, not just following the law.
Equity demands that we all have equal opportunities to succeed.
Pro Tip 1/3Values in Action
Represents ethical values that influence decisions and behavior in a group.
She promotes equity in her classes by giving extra help to those who need it.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
Often used when discussing fair treatment across different social groups.
The new policy aims to ensure equity for all students regardless of background.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Legal
Involves moral fairness, not just following the law.
Equity demands that we all have equal opportunities to succeed.
Pro Tip 1/3Values in Action
Represents ethical values that influence decisions and behavior in a group.
She promotes equity in her classes by giving extra help to those who need it.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
Often used when discussing fair treatment across different social groups.
The new policy aims to ensure equity for all students regardless of background.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Legal
Involves moral fairness, not just following the law.
Equity demands that we all have equal opportunities to succeed.
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The single biggest...
about what makes companies succeed the most, what factors actually matter the most for startup success. I believe that the startup organization is one of the greatest forms to make the world a better place. If you take a group of people with the right equity incentives and organize them in a startup,
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This Clown Philosopher...
yes Cyril to the equity guild for the summer school festival music from the tgpd affection division and it's a blue line muniya my general unity I started very much wanting to know who these people were you want to do you want to do big circus props well then you look
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How to live to be 100+ -...
just look at the advertisement here in Sardinia the older you get the more equity you have the more wisdom you're celebrated for you go into the bar sardinia instead of seeing the Sports Illustrated swimsuit calendar you see the centenarian of the month calendar
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Let's teach for mastery...
that they can get there. And when you think of it as just a citizen of the world, it's pretty exciting. I mean, think about the type of equity we can we have, and the rate at which civilization could even progress. And so, I'm pretty optimistic about it.
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The gift and power of...
If you feel rage when you read the news, that rage is a signpost, perhaps, that you value equity and fairness -- and an opportunity to take active steps to shape your life in that direction. When we are open to the difficult emotions,
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How not to be ignorant...
and it's disgusting. But in the majority of the world, where most people in the world live, most countries, girls today go to school as long as boys, more or less. That doesn't mean that gender equity is achieved, not at all.
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Bill Gates: The next...
These investments offer significant benefits beyond just being ready for the epidemic. The primary healthcare, the R&D, those things would reduce global health equity and make the world more just as well as more safe.
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The lie that invented...
In our communities, are we finding people who are working to transform unjust institutions and supporting that work? At my job, am I the white person who shows up grudgingly for the diversity and equity meeting,
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The End of Roe v. Wade...
And if you had any doubt about the importance of getting politically active, we could also pass a constitutional amendment, what I call a gender equity amendment,
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Designing for a more...
their best and authentic self without judgment or hate design a world with equity design a world where life expectancies and quality of life is not
Video examples
The single biggest...
about what makes companies succeed the most, what factors actually matter the most for startup success. I believe that the startup organization is one of the greatest forms to make the world a better place. If you take a group of people with the right equity incentives and organize them in a startup,
Video examples
This Clown Philosopher...
yes Cyril to the equity guild for the summer school festival music from the tgpd affection division and it's a blue line muniya my general unity I started very much wanting to know who these people were you want to do you want to do big circus props well then you look
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How to live to be 100+ -...
just look at the advertisement here in Sardinia the older you get the more equity you have the more wisdom you're celebrated for you go into the bar sardinia instead of seeing the Sports Illustrated swimsuit calendar you see the centenarian of the month calendar
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Let's teach for mastery...
that they can get there. And when you think of it as just a citizen of the world, it's pretty exciting. I mean, think about the type of equity we can we have, and the rate at which civilization could even progress. And so, I'm pretty optimistic about it.
Video examples
The gift and power of...
If you feel rage when you read the news, that rage is a signpost, perhaps, that you value equity and fairness -- and an opportunity to take active steps to shape your life in that direction. When we are open to the difficult emotions,
Video examples
How not to be ignorant...
and it's disgusting. But in the majority of the world, where most people in the world live, most countries, girls today go to school as long as boys, more or less. That doesn't mean that gender equity is achieved, not at all.
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
These investments offer significant benefits beyond just being ready for the epidemic. The primary healthcare, the R&D, those things would reduce global health equity and make the world more just as well as more safe.
Video examples
The lie that invented...
In our communities, are we finding people who are working to transform unjust institutions and supporting that work? At my job, am I the white person who shows up grudgingly for the diversity and equity meeting,
Video examples
The End of Roe v. Wade...
And if you had any doubt about the importance of getting politically active, we could also pass a constitutional amendment, what I call a gender equity amendment,
Video examples
Designing for a more...
their best and authentic self without judgment or hate design a world with equity design a world where life expectancies and quality of life is not
Example 1 of 10
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Jay Samit
American Businessman
Most startup entrepreneurs unnecessarily spend half their time and give up half their equity in search of funding from angel investors and venture capitalists. Tens of millions of dollars are available to them for free from partners who not only don't want their equity, they don't even want to be paid back.
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Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
Cities can be the engine of social equity and economic opportunity. They can help us reduce our carbon footprint and protect the global environment. That is why it is so important that we work together to build the capacity of mayors and all those concerned in planning and running sustainable cities.
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Fabrizio Moreira
Ecuadorian Politician
Real estate investing is unique in that it's almost as much a career or a way of life as it is a form of investing. Indeed, the fact that real estate is involves so much sweat equity makes it unique among other investments.
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Gary Vaynerchuk
American Businessman
Winelibrary.tv was about building personal brand equity. It was a business move. Now, it was totally surrounded by a passion for wine, but I very much gave a lot of thought to doing a sports-video blog instead.
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Jon Oringer
American Businessman
I wanted a CFO with public company experience; I needed an HR department, new office space, and a board which could help me grow the business. Insight, the private equity firm I chose, helped me with all that.
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Janet Yellen
American Public Servant
Housing wealth - the net equity held by households, consisting of the value of their homes minus their mortgage debt - is the most important source of wealth for all but those at the very top.
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Gerry Schwartz
Canadian Businessman
I have said many times that it's a mistake to bet against the long-term health of the U.S. equity markets because it's a mistake to bet against the long-term health of the U.S. economy.
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Edmund Burke
Irish Statesman
There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations.
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Jim Rogers
American Businessman
I think this is also a great time to invest in private equity, helping companies grow from the ground up.
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Jerry A. Webman
Economist
The rise in equities helped strengthen the economy.
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Jay Samit
American Businessman
Most startup entrepreneurs unnecessarily spend half their time and give up half their equity in search of funding from angel investors and venture capitalists. Tens of millions of dollars are available to them for free from partners who not only don't want their equity, they don't even want to be paid back.
Quote examples
Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
Cities can be the engine of social equity and economic opportunity. They can help us reduce our carbon footprint and protect the global environment. That is why it is so important that we work together to build the capacity of mayors and all those concerned in planning and running sustainable cities.
Quote examples
Fabrizio Moreira
Ecuadorian Politician
Real estate investing is unique in that it's almost as much a career or a way of life as it is a form of investing. Indeed, the fact that real estate is involves so much sweat equity makes it unique among other investments.
Quote examples
Gary Vaynerchuk
American Businessman
Winelibrary.tv was about building personal brand equity. It was a business move. Now, it was totally surrounded by a passion for wine, but I very much gave a lot of thought to doing a sports-video blog instead.
Quote examples
Jon Oringer
American Businessman
I wanted a CFO with public company experience; I needed an HR department, new office space, and a board which could help me grow the business. Insight, the private equity firm I chose, helped me with all that.
Quote examples
Janet Yellen
American Public Servant
Housing wealth - the net equity held by households, consisting of the value of their homes minus their mortgage debt - is the most important source of wealth for all but those at the very top.
Quote examples
Gerry Schwartz
Canadian Businessman
I have said many times that it's a mistake to bet against the long-term health of the U.S. equity markets because it's a mistake to bet against the long-term health of the U.S. economy.
Quote examples
Edmund Burke
Irish Statesman
There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations.
Quote examples
Jim Rogers
American Businessman
I think this is also a great time to invest in private equity, helping companies grow from the ground up.
Quote examples
Jerry A. Webman
Economist
The rise in equities helped strengthen the economy.
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