Parity
hardPAIR-ih-tee
noun
Definition
The state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Examples
“Women are fighting for parity in the workplace.”
“The goal is to achieve parity between the two currencies.”
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GRE Tip
Parity is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "equality" or "equivalence" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "disparity".
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