comparison

[kəmˈpærɪsn]

comparison Definition

  • 1the act of comparing two or more people or things
  • 2an examination of the similarities and differences between two or more people or things

Using comparison: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "comparison" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The comparison between the two products is inevitable.

  • Example

    The comparison of the two paintings revealed their similarities and differences.

  • Example

    In comparison to last year's sales, this year's figures are much better.

comparison Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for comparison

Phrases with comparison

  • used to emphasize the difference between two things

    Example

    By comparison, the new model is much faster than the old one.

  • in comparison with/to

    used to show the difference between two things

    Example

    In comparison with the previous year, this year's sales have increased significantly.

  • to examine two or more things in order to show the differences or similarities between them

    Example

    It's important to make a comparison between the different options before making a decision.

Origins of comparison

from Old French 'comparaison', from Latin 'comparatio', from 'comparare', meaning 'to pair, match, or compare'

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Summary: comparison in Brief

The term 'comparison' [kəmˈpærɪsn] refers to the act of examining similarities and differences between two or more people or things. It is often used to show contrasts or analogies, as in 'In comparison to last year's sales, this year's figures are much better.' The phrase 'by comparison' emphasizes the difference between two things, while 'make a comparison' means to examine two or more things to show their differences or similarities.

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