disparity

simple noun26 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

Refers to differences in wealth and economic status.

A common way to describe a large difference.

A common way to describe a large difference.

Indicates that the difference is increasing over time.

Specifically refers to differences in earnings or income.

A common way to describe a very large difference.

Used to describe a significant difference.

Refers to differences between genders.

Specifically refers to differences in wages for similar work.

Used for a difference that is easy to see or understand.

Refers to differences between racial groups.

Used to describe a very large difference.

Used for a difference that is very obvious and often shocking.

Used to describe a very large and wide-ranging difference.

Refers to differences between ethnic groups.

Emphasizes that the difference is extreme and often unfair.

Used to show a difference between two or more things or groups.

Used to specify the area or field where a difference exists.

Less common, often used to talk about a difference in resources or power.

To make a disparity smaller.

To formally deal with or try to solve the problem of a disparity.

To demonstrate that a disparity exists, often with evidence.

To make a previously unknown disparity known.

To completely remove a disparity.

To make a disparity larger.

To give a reason for why a disparity exists.