What does fairness mean?
Definitions for fairness
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Princeton's WordNet
fairness, equitynoun
conformity with rules or standards
"the judge recognized the fairness of my claim"
fairness, fair-mindedness, candor, candournoun
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
paleness, blondness, fairnessnoun
the property of having a naturally light complexion
comeliness, fairness, loveliness, beauteousnessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
Wiktionary
fairnessnoun
The property of being fair.
In fairness, I should have asked before I borrowed your car.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Fairnessnoun
Etymology: from fair.
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.
There may be somewhat of wisdom, but little of goodness or fairness in this conduct. Francis Atterbury, Sermons, Preface.
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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 Dictionary
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 Contribution
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
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fairness in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fairness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of fairness in a Sentence
Commissioner Goodell, you have emphasized the NFL’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, respect and fairness.
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.
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.
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.
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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- عدلArabic
- безпристрастие, справедливостBulgarian
- εντιμότητα, δικαιοκρισία, αμεροληψίαGreek
- justiciaSpanish
- justiceFrench
- արդարությունArmenian
- keadilanIndonesian
- 公平性Japanese
- актык, тууралык, калыстык, ак ниеттик, адилеттүүлүкKyrgyz
- corectitudineRomanian
- че́стностьRussian
- rättvisaSwedish
- న్యాయంగాTelugu
- صداقتUrdu
- công bằngVietnamese
- 公平Chinese
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