2. Noun. (ecology) The extent of the representation by equal numbers of individuals of the different species of a given community. ¹
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Definition of Equitability
1. [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Equitability
Literary usage of Equitability
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Defining Social Acceptability in Ecosystem Management: A Workshop Proceeding edited by Mark W. Brunson, Linda E. Kruger, Catherine B. Tyler, Susan A. Schroeder (1997)
"To decide which of several alternatives is "best," an evaluator must weigh the
desirability, equitability, and feasibility of each alternative. ..."
2. Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan by Asiatic Society of Japan (1885)
"All countries, the same mind ; then first is attained "the perfect equitability.
The foundation of the same mind is the " calling to remembrance of the One ..."
3. Identifying Health Technologies That Work: Searching For Evidence by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... the effectiveness and quality of care, constrain the costs of care, or achieve
other social objectives (eg, improve the equitability of access to care). ..."