1. a noticeable difference or inequality between things

Examples

• There is a significant disparity in wages between men and women in some industries.
• The disparity in test scores between the two schools was concerning.
• Economic disparity has grown wider in recent decades.
• The report highlighted the disparity in healthcare access across different regions.
• Age disparity between the couple raised some eyebrows.
• The disparity in resources between urban and rural schools needs to be addressed.