Definitions

1. noun

the state or condition of being equal or equivalent, especially in terms of quantity, quality, or value.

“The parity between the two teams made the game very competitive.”

2. noun

a binary digit (0 or 1) used in computer data storage and transmission to indicate whether a bit is in the even or odd position in a byte.

“The parity check revealed an error in the data transmission.”

3. noun

a situation in which two or more things are the same or have the same value.

“The parity between the two prices made it difficult to choose between them.”

4. noun

the state of being in balance or equilibrium.

“The parity of the ecosystem was disrupted by the pollution.”

5. noun

a term used in genetics to describe a situation where two alleles have the same effect on the phenotype.

“The parity of the genes in the organism was crucial for its development.”

6. verb

to bring into a state of equality or equivalence.

“The company parityed the salaries of its employees to prevent unfair treatment.”

7. verb

to adjust or synchronize something to a particular standard or level.

“The system parityed the data to ensure accuracy and consistency.”