Definition of Fairness in English :

Define Fairness in English

Fairness meaning in English

Meaning of Fairness in English

Pronunciation of Fairness in English

Fairness pronunciation in English

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Fairness

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Noun

1. equity, fairness

conformity with rules or standards

Example Sentences:
'the judge recognized the fairness of my claim'

2. candor, candour, fair-mindedness, fairness

ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

3. blondness, fairness, paleness

the property of having a naturally light complexion

4. beauteousness, comeliness, fairness, loveliness

the quality of being good looking and attractive

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Fairness

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adj. fair·er, fair·est
1. Of pleasing appearance, especially because of a pure or fresh quality; comely.
2.
a. Light in color, especially blond: fair hair.
b. Of light complexion: fair skin.
3. Free of clouds or storms; clear and sunny: fair skies.
4. Free of blemishes or stains; clean and pure: one's fair name.
5. Promising; likely: We're in a fair way to succeed.
6.
a. Having or exhibiting a disposition that is free of favoritism or bias; impartial: a fair mediator.
b. Just to all parties; equitable: a compromise that is fair to both factions.
7. Being in accordance with relative merit or significance: She wanted to receive her fair share of the proceeds.
8. Consistent with rules, logic, or ethics: a fair tactic.
9. Moderately good; acceptable or satisfactory: gave only a fair performance of the play; in fair health.
10. Superficially true or appealing; specious: Don't trust his fair promises.
11. Lawful to hunt or attack: fair game.
12. Archaic Free of all obstacles.
adv.
1. In a proper or legal manner: playing fair.
2. Directly; straight: a blow caught fair in the stomach.
tr.v. faired, fair·ing, fairs
To join (pieces) so as to be smooth, even, or regular: faired the aircraft's wing into the fuselage.
n.
1. Archaic A beautiful or beloved woman.
2. Obsolete Loveliness; beauty.

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