fairness — the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfernəs/
Korean meaning: 공정함, 공평함
Korean pronunciation: 페어-너스 (강세: 페어)
Example Sentences
- The teacher's fairness made even failing students respect her grading system.
- My dog shows remarkable fairness by stealing socks from everyone equally.
- The company's commitment to fairness includes equal coffee break times for all employees.
fairness
NOUN//ˈfernəs//
the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
Equal treatment for everyone
True fairness comes from awareness, not from bareness.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'fæger(아름다운, 좋은)'에서 시작되어 '공정한'의 의미로 발전했습니다. 아름다운 것처럼 균형 잡힌 상태를 나타내게 되었죠.
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📝Examples
“The teacher's fairness made even failing students respect her grading system.”
“My dog shows remarkable fairness by stealing socks from everyone equally.”
“The company's commitment to fairness includes equal coffee break times for all employees.”
“Students appreciate the fairness of open-book exams where everyone can equally panic while looking things up.”
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