equity

noun · EK-wi-tee

CEFR C1

the value you own in a home or company; fairness

इक्विटी; निष्पक्षता

Usage

home equityequity sharesequity investors

Examples

After repaying the loan, the Iyers have a lot of equity.

He bought equity shares in a new start-up.

Common mistake

Our house has an equality of ten lakh rupees.

Our house has equity of ten lakh rupees.

Equity is value you own; equality is equal rights.

Remember: Equity: the share that is truly yours.

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