disparity

noun

di-ˈsper-ə-tē How to pronounce disparity (audio)
Definition of disparitynext
as in difference
the quality or state of being different an enormous disparity in the lives of the rich and the poor in that country

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Recent Examples of disparity Bridging the Financial Divide The financial disparity between African clubs and their European counterparts has long been a concern. — Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Several Democratic lawmakers have introduced bills addressing disparities in healthcare, discrimination, and wage gaps. — Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025 Some Democratic lawmakers, hoping to restore rights and protect people of diverse backgrounds, are supporting bills this Congress to address disparities in health care, combat discrimination and level the playing field for women and people of color. — Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025 In a time of unprecedented wealth disparities, the American economy appears increasingly oriented toward the needs and desires of the richest, perhaps partly because their ranks have grown. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disparity
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  1. difference
  2. diversity
  3. contrast
  4. distinction
Noun
  • What’s the difference between porcelain, ceramic, and stoneware dinnerware?
    — Erika Owen, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
  • These differences can affect behavior, interactions, and learning.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of difference
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  • On April 11th, the Trump Administration sent a letter to Harvard University demanding an end to its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in hiring, admissions, and programs.
    — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The findings support the need for scientists to incorporate more diversity when crafting linguistic models, says Jixing Li, a linguist at City University Hong Kong, who was not involved in the new study.
    — Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of diversity
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  • By contrast, 83% of Democrats see international alliances as a valuable strength.
    — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The tariff crisis, by contrast, has its epicenter in Washington, and what's bad for the U.S. could end up kicking the rest of the world into a higher gear.
    — Felix Salmon, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of contrast
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  • With his first career homer, Wilson earned the distinction of blasting the A’s first home run at Sutter Health Park, doing so in the March 31 home opener vs. the Seattle Mariners.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • This effectively removes the distinction between mainstream and AI stacks.
    — Dinesh Subhraveti, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of distinction

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