equitably

[ ek-wi-tuh-blee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is fair and reasonable; justly:

   Metered systems can distribute the cost of water more equitably, as those who use more pay more.

Other Words From

• non·eq·ui·ta·bly adverb
• qua·si-eq·ui·ta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of equitably¹

equitab(le) ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Jurado, who spent much of election day crisscrossing the district, said her campaign was about making sure that city services are delivered equitably, among other things.

From Los Angeles Times

Chalfant called the project “a public nuisance” and criticized the county for not spreading locations for the program, known as Project Roomkey, equitably across the region.

From Los Angeles Times

She added: "We don't believe women can equitably access services - they are being let down."

From BBC

To distribute prenatal genome therapies equitably, technology developers and health care systems would need to address both cost and trust issues.

From Salon

“Even the best laid plans won’t save lives unless they address, rather than just account for, the conditions that led to our inability to respond quickly, equitably and effectively.”

From BBC

Related Words

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• duly
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• honorably
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• legitimately
• properly
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• rightly