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!
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The comparison between the two products is inevitable.
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The comparison of the two paintings revealed their similarities and differences.
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In comparison to last year's sales, this year's figures are much better.
comparison Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for comparison
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'
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.
