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fairness-focused

|fair-ness-fo-cused|

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/ˈfɛrnəs ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈfeənəs ˈfəʊkəst/

emphasis on equity

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fairness-focused' originates from the English word 'fairness,' which comes from Old English 'fæġer,' meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasant,' combined with 'focused,' from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace.'

Historical Evolution

'Fairness' evolved from Old English 'fæġer' to Middle English 'fair,' and 'focused' from Latin 'focus' to Middle English 'focussed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'fairness' meant 'beauty' or 'pleasantness,' but over time it evolved to mean 'equity' or 'justice.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a strong emphasis on fairness or equity.

The company adopted a fairness-focused approach to its hiring practices.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 10:45