parity

BrE /ˈpærəti/ AmE /ˈpærəti/

noun en → es

1 EQUALITY [singular] B2

the state of being equal, especially regarding rights and opportunities

igualdad, paridad

  • parity between countries

Collocations gender parity · parity in education

  • Achieving gender parity is a major goal.

    Lograr la paridad de género es un objetivo importante.

2 EVEN NUMBER [singular] C1

the quality of being an even number, used in computing and mathematics

paridad (de número)

  • parity bit

Collocations odd parity · even parity

  • The system uses odd parity.

    El sistema utiliza paridad impar.

3 EQUIVALENCE [singular] C1

the state of being equivalent or comparable, often in a diplomatic context

equivalencia, paridad

  • parity agreement

Collocations parity treaty · parity clause

  • The two countries signed a parity agreement.

    Los dos países firmaron un acuerdo de paridad.