even-handed care
noun phraseUK /ˌiːvən ˈhændɪd keə/
US /ˌiːvən ˈhændɪd ker/
Even-handed care means treating everyone fairly and the same way.
The nurse gave even-handed care to every patient in the room.
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2. Care that is calm and steady, without sudden changes.
The even-handed care of the garden kept the plants healthy all year.
3. Care shared equally between two people or sides.
The two sisters took even-handed care of their old dog.
4. Care given without favoring one side in a disagreement.
The teacher showed even-handed care when the two students argued.