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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1. • Beauty
   • Justice

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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. Chad Griffin:

   Commissioner Goodell, you have emphasized the NFL’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, respect and fairness.

2. Clement Woo:

   How can the election be a fair one if the atmosphere is like this? we support democracy in Hong Kong, but democracy is incomplete without safety and fairness.

3. German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel:

   We need to think about how we deal with the fact that we in Europe have one of the most open economies (..) and are in competition with those that don't come from open market economies, this is not about protectionism but it is about creating fairness.

4. Lisa Linden:

   Mr. Spitzer is a private citizen whom various people seek to harass for money or attention, now it appears that a lawyer is making absurd allegations against law enforcement. Mr. Spitzer has been fully cooperative with law enforcement and has the highest respect for their integrity and fairness.

5. John Yarmuth:

   If you like him, you'll vote for him. If you don't like him, you won't vote for him, in all fairness, I doubt if it will cost him any votes, just like it didn't seem to cost Paul Ryan any votes.

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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
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairness