parity
noun/ˈpærɪti/
Frequency rank: #8,508 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The state of being equal or equivalent, especially in status, pay, or level.
Example sentence
The two teams reached parity in skill, making the match exciting to watch.
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