CEFR C1

even-handed

adjective

Meaning

Fair and impartial in treatment or judgment.

Examples

The committee was praised for its even-handed approach to distributing the limited research grants.
An even-handed assessment of the situation reveals that both parties share some responsibility for the conflict.

Synonyms: fair, neutral, impartial, unbiased, equitable

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even-handed (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌiːvənˈhændɪd

Definition

Fair and impartial in treatment or judgment.

Examples

The committee was praised for its even-handed approach to distributing the limited research grants.
An even-handed assessment of the situation reveals that both parties share some responsibility for the conflict.
She is known for being an even-handed manager who treats every employee with the same level of respect.

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