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unfairness

/ˌʌnˈfɛrnəs/

Meanings
noun
The state of being unfair; lack of justice.

Examples :

"The teacher's grading system showed a clear unfairness, as some students received significantly lower marks than others for the same work. "
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justice noun

/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

The state or characteristic of being just or fair.

"the justice of a description"

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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arguing verb

/ˈɑː(ɹ).ɡju.ɪŋ/

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

"The empty pizza box and crumbs on his face are arguing that my son ate the last slice. "

Illustration protested

protested verb

/pɹəˈtɛstɪd/

To make a strong objection.

"How dare you, I protest!"

Illustration grading

grading verb

/ˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ/

To assign scores to the components of an academic test.

"The teacher is grading the students' math tests. "

Illustration received

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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significantly adverb

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntliː/

In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

"My study habits improved significantly after I started using a planner. "

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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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unfair verb

/ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/

To make ugly

"The harsh criticism from the teacher unfairly unmade his final project, leaving it looking quite unattractive. "

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration questions

questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

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system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."