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PAR-uh-tee/ˈpærəti/

Parity is the state of being equal, especially in pay, status, or value: pay parity, parity of cover. Equal (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a slogan is not a staffing minute.

Meaning

The state of being equal, especially in pay, status, or value (from equal, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Pay parity on the night rota is a staffing minute, not a slogan.”
• “Equal is already in this course. Equality is already in this course. A slogan is comms. A name on the log is cover. Write the rate; then keep the slogan if the grid is still full.”

Good to know

Equality of pay, status, or value. Everyday: equal (already in the dictionary). A slogan ≠ a staffing minute.

Near in meaning

equality, equivalence, balance

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