Disparity definition

Disparity means an inequality, difference, or gap
Disparity means the condition of being unequal and refers to the difference in outcomes and conditions that exist among specific groups as compared to other groups due to unequal treatment or services. A health disparity is a particular type of health difference closely linked with social or economic disadvantage. Health disparities adversely affect people who have experienced greater social or economic obstacles to health based on their racial or ethnic group, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, mental health, disability or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion.
Disparity means an inequality, difference, or gap between an actual outcome and a reference point or benchmark.

Examples of Disparity in a sentence

  • This limitation is designed to encourage vendor rotation as recommended by the 2009 Texas Disparity Study.

  • The recommendations from the Disparity Study culminated in the enactment and the implementation of New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, which requires, among other things, that OGS establish goals for maximum feasible participation of New York State certified minority- and women-owned business enterprises (“MWBE”) and the employment of minority groups members and women in the performance of New York State contracts.

  • The Disparity Study found evidence of statistically significant disparities between the level of participation of minority- and women-owned business enterprises in State procurement contracting versus the number of minority- and women-owned business enterprises that were ready, willing and able to participate in State procurements.

  • The allocation under this paragraph, as a percentage of each Participant's Compensation plus Excess Compensation, must not exceed the applicable percentage (5.7%, 5.4% or 4.3%) listed under the Maximum Disparity Table following Option (i).

  • As a result of these findings, the Disparity Study made recommendations concerning the implementation and operation of the Statewide certified minority- and women-owned business enterprises program.

  • Gov’t Code, Chapter 2161) to contract with the State of Texas in accordance with the goals specified in the State of Texas Disparity Study.

  • The findings of the study were published on April 29, 2010, under the title "The State of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises: Evidence from New York" (“the Disparity Study”).

  • As a result of these findings, the Disparity Study made recommendations concerning the implementation and operation of the statewide certified minority and women-owned business enterprises program.

  • Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(g), items of depreciation, depletion, amortization and gain or loss attributable to Adjusted Property that has a Book-Tax Disparity shall be allocated among the Beneficial Owners in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(g)(3).

  • HHSC is committed to promoting full and equal business opportunities for businesses in state contracting in accordance with the goals specified in the State of Texas Disparity Study.


More Definitions of Disparity

Disparity means any variance that is supported by validated
Disparity means that the probability of receiving a particular outcome (for example, being detained in a short-term facility vs. not being detained) differs for differ- ent groups. Disparity may in turn lead to over representation.
Disparity lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference.
Disparity means an inequality or difference between the rich and poor.
Disparity means that the probability of receiving a particular outcome differs for different groups. Disparity may in turn lead to overrepresentation.