Definitions for "Fair"
Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; -- said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day.
not excessive or extreme; "a fairish income"; "reasonable prices"
With respect to weather, generally descriptive of pleasant weather conditions. When this term is used on weather forecasts, it is meant to imply no precipitation, less than 0.4 sky cover of low clouds, and no other extreme conditions of cloudiness, visibility or wind.
a veritable smorgasbord An event of note from the weekly calendar
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Characterized by frankness, honesty, impartiality, or candor; open; upright; free from suspicion or bias; equitable; just; -- said of persons, character, or conduct; as, a fair man; fair dealing; a fair statement.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; or conforming with established standards or rules; "a fair referee"; "fair deal"; "on a fair footing"; "a fair fight"; "by fair means or foul"
showing lack of favoritism; "the cold neutrality of an impartial judge"
Refers to the condition of a book, usually well worn but completely intact.
A book that is very worn, but all of its important parts, and dust jacket, must be present. May be soiled with tears, endpapers missing, etc. Such defects must be noted in descriptions. Also see our page of descriptive terms.
condition description. A book or dust jacket with significant signs of wear. All text pages must be present, but may lack endpapers, title page, and so on.
Agriculture and Fisheries programme implemented under the Fourth RTD Framework Programme, 1994-98.
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform
Federation for American Immigration Reform
A competitive exhibition of wares, farm products, etc., not primarily for purposes of sale; as, the Mechanics' fair; an agricultural fair.
an exhibition by a number of organizations, including governmental organizations, for the purpose of acquainting people with such organizations or their members, not primarily for commercial purposes; as, the 1939 World's Fair.
An event where 4-H members may exhibit their projects. Information about county and district fairs can be obtained from your County 4-H Office.
A festival, and sale of fancy articles. erc., usually for some charitable object; as, a Grand Army fair; a church fair.
a sale of miscellany; often for charity; "the church bazaar"
Rating used at FBA festivals. Well below average
Pleasing to the eye; handsome; beautiful.
Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of words, promises, etc.
Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably.
isle an article of clothing knitted in Fair Isle style, namely a style of knitting originating in the Shetland Islands that is characterized by bands of multicolored geometric patterns
Fair is a Christian alternative rock band that features notable musician and producer Aaron Sprinkle; they are currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records. Sprinkle was formerly the guitarist for pioneering Christian alternative band Poor Old Lu in the 1990s. After Poor Old Lu broke up, Sprinkle released several albums, both as a solo artist and as the lead singer of the band Rose Blossom Punch.
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Free from obstacles or hindrances; unobstructed; unincumbered; open; direct; -- said of a road, passage, etc.; as, a fair mark; in fair sight; a fair view.
Free from any marked characteristic; average; middling; as, a fair specimen.
free of clouds or rain; "today will be fair and warm"
Good fortune; good luck.
A trading institution held annually. In medieval England and Wales, a fair was held on a set date, normally associated with the feast of a particular saint. A fair might last only a single day or over a number of days, ranging from two or three days to a week or more.
A market held at regular intervals, usually once to twice a year. Fairs tend to offer a wider range of goods than normal markets. They are generally licenced by either the king/a local lord or a chartered town. (MEDIEV-L. Medieval Terms) Related terms: Market
Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure.
Fresh, clean, and pure, as in "a fair cloth" or "fair water."
(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections; "fair copy"; "a clean manuscript"
A fair assessment is valid reliable and unbiased. Fishbone A particular type of concept map which is often used to demonstrate cause and effect. Proforma.
Without sudden change of direction or curvature; smooth; flowing; -- said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces, water lines, and other lines.
To make smooth and flowing, as a vessel's lines.
A gathering of buyers and sellers, assembled at a particular place with their merchandise at a stated or regular season, or by special appointment, for trade.
of no exceptional quality or ability; "a novel of average merit"; "only a fair performance of the sonata"; "in fair health"; "the caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average"; "the performance was middling at best"
a term used during conversation when one has nothing else to add, or has no arguments against another's discourse. usually invites the other to continue. from "fair enough".
A term used in shipping forecasts to describe nothing significant, no rain or showers.
a sundial by the celebrated London maker Thomas Tuttell
Distinct; legible; as, fair handwriting.
Keywords:
sweetheart, woman
A fair woman; a sweetheart.
Footwear Association of Importers and Retailchains
FAMILY: general stories about families and family life.
refers to the Fair Housing Act, which authorized HUD to combat discriminatory housing violations due to race or color, national origin, religion, gender, family's status, and/or disability. Each local HUD office has a Fair Housing Office where unfair housing violation complaints can be registered. The number to the local SF Bay Area HUD office in San Francisco is 415-436-6550.
a wonderful way to let everyone in your community know the wealth of information that you have to offer and the many contacts that you yourself have cultivated over time
An acronym for "Fair Access to Insurance Requirements," FAIR offers insurance to people in high-risk areas who might otherwise be denied coverage. Reinsured by the United States government, FAIR is a pooling plan with policies for fire and allied perils.
(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored; "a fair complexion";
a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
The collective term for a group of firelizards in flight.
A very heavily worn coin. Date may only be partially visible. One of the lowest grades of a coin, F-2.
A grade, see the grading page.
The grade FR-2.
an ideal time to talk to companies you haven't heard of before
in a fair evenhanded manner; "deal fairly with one another"
As in "fair" rate of return. In ratemaking "fair" is a subjective term requiring significant study to support the proposed level.
Market Value The price at which property is transferred between a willing buyer and a willing seller, each of whom has reasonable knowledge of all pertinent facts and neither being under compulsion to buy or sell.
Focus on Access to Institutional Resources
Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights
Florida Association for Institutional Research
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating; "they played fairly"
to alter and obtain the proper shape or dimension
To so draw the lines of a vessel that the defined surfaces will show no irregularities throughout their entire extent. To line up the frames to their proper position.
attractively feminine; "the fair sex"
join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
Market Value Purchase Option: An option to purchase leased property at the end of the lease term at its then fair market value. The lessor does not have the ability to retain title to the equipment if the lessee chooses to exercise the purchase option.
a great place to get a bargain antiques
(4) A coin or die is said to be fair if, over a large number of tosses, the results are consistent with the predictions of probability. Heads and tails should come up about equally often; the six sides of a die should come up equally often.
as ecologically founded but socially negotiated
Generally used interchangeably with equity but best avoided as fairness is more dependant on perspective.
gathering of producers to promote business; "world fair"; "trade fair"; "book fair"
a temporary market where buyers and sellers gather to transact business
visually appealing; "our fair city"
Without a dark hue; light; clear; as, a fair skin.
a unique opportunity to allow students to meet face to face with heads of Admissions offices from U
more than adequate in quality; "fair work"
Credit Reporting Act: A consumer protection law which establishes the procedure for correcting errors on individuals' credit reports.
Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting
Keywords:
back
just to all back
Plan See Fair Access to Insurance Requirements.
Fair Access to Insurance Requirement