Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

explain-a-disparity

phrase
/ɪkˈspleɪn ə dɪsˈpɛrɪti/
Definition
To clarify the differences or inequalities that exist between two or more elements, often in terms of status, quality, quantity, or characteristics.
Examples
  • Teachers must explain a disparity in student performance to address educational inequalities.
  • The report aims to explain a disparity in income between different demographic groups.
  • During the meeting, he was asked to explain a disparity in the budget allocations for various departments.
Meaning
Explaining a disparity involves providing insight into why certain differences occur, particularly when these differences result in unfair treatment or unequal opportunities.
Synonyms
  • Clarify a difference
  • Elucidate an inequality
  • Account for a variation
  • Expound on a divergence