What does "gender gap" mean?

A measurable difference between the pay, status, political preferences etc. of men and women.

What is a synonym for "gender gap"?

Common synonyms include: difference, disparity, gender divide, indicator, inequality, measure.

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Noun

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A measurable difference between the pay, status, political preferences etc. of men and women.
"Surveys show a gender gap with women favoring Democrats 12 percent more than men."

"Surveys show a gender gap with women favoring Democrats 12 percent more than men."