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Learn “Parity”

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Parity

noun/PARR-uh-tee/

Meaning

the state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay.

In context

The company strives for parity between its male and female employees.

Remember it

PAR in golf means matching the target score — parITY is being equal, on par with others.

Use it well

Use in formal writing about fairness: 'pay parity', 'parity between teams' — pairs with 'achieve' and 'reach'.