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fairness

How to use fairness in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for fairness.

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Editorial note

In fairness, this has nothing to do with Win7 specifically.

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Quick take

conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of fairness gathered in one view.

noun

conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim"

noun

ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

noun

the property of having a naturally light complexion

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for fairness.

noun

conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim"

See also: equity

noun

the property of having a naturally light complexion

See also: paleness, blondness

Example sentences

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In fairness, this has nothing to do with Win7 specifically.

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It's not a matter of fairness, it's a question of whether it's a good idea for employers.

3

That is a legitimate concern at all times in a startup but so too is the idea of fairness to founders.

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In fairness, it's a partial privacy improvement - it masks IP and user agent, as well as repeat opens.

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But the remedy needs to go to the source of the abuse and that source is a faceless, uncaring local government that has elevated cost-savings over fairness and, when caught as it has been here, is trying to pretend that it can impose a few regulations at the edges to solve the problem.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use fairness in a sentence?

In fairness, this has nothing to do with Win7 specifically.

What does fairness mean?

conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim"

What part of speech is fairness?

fairness is commonly used as noun.