Definitions for fairness
fair·ness

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.8 / 5 votes

1. fairness, equitynoun

   conformity with rules or standards

   "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim"

2. fairness, fair-mindedness, candor, candournoun

   ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

3. paleness, blondness, fairnessnoun

   the property of having a naturally light complexion

4. comeliness, fairness, loveliness, beauteousnessnoun

   the quality of being good looking and attractive

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fairnessnoun

   The property of being fair.

   In fairness, I should have asked before I borrowed your car.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fairnessnoun

   Etymology: from fair.

   1. Beauty; elegance of form.

   That which made her fairness much the fairer, was that it was but a fair embassador of a most fair mind, full of wit, and a wit which delighted more to judge itself than to show itself. Philip Sidney.

   2. Honesty; candour; ingenuity.

   There may be somewhat of wisdom, but little of goodness or fairness in this conduct. Francis Atterbury, Sermons, Preface.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fairness

   Fairness is the quality of treating all people equally, without bias or discrimination, and making decisions or judgments in an impartial, unbiased manner. It involves respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals, and providing equal opportunities and resources, regardless of their background or circumstances. Fairness also encompasses objectivity, honesty, justice, and adherence to rules and principles.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Fairnessnoun

   the state of being fair, or free form spots or stains, as of the skin; honesty, as of dealing; candor, as of an argument, etc

Editors ContributionRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. fairness

   The truth, manifestation and quality of being fair.

   They always apply the quality of fairness to everything they do.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 5, 2015  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fairness in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fairness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of fairness in a Sentence

1. Congressman Jason Chaffetz:

   It's an issue of basic fairness, american Football League should have to pay taxes like everybody else.

2. Michael Johnson:

   It was always going to be a difficult situation because through no fault of her own she just happens to have this condition, the IAAF has to make a decision on the line that's drawn between the female races and the men's races. I think the decision was based on the fairness of sports, so that there is a level playing field for all of the athletes in any given race.

3. Paul Knierim:

   Attorneys are becoming deeply concerned about the fairness of the fee and the prospect that people will leave the state.

4. H. Jackson Brown Jr.:

   Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, They think of you.

5. Caitlyn Jenner:

   This is a question of fairness, that's why I oppose biological boys who are trans competing in girls sports in school, it just isn't fair, and we have to protect girls sports in our schools.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fairness
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fairness
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=fairness
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairness