26984 words

fairness

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable:

Examples:

He had a real sense of fairness and hated injustice.
The ban on media reporting has made some people question the fairness of the election (= ask whether it was fair).
2
considering everything that has an effect on a situation, so that a fair judgment can be made:

Examples:

In all fairness, he has been a hard worker.
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the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable:

Examples:

In all fairness, she deserves the award.

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