Definitions

comparison

[kuhm-par-uh-suhn] / kəmˈpær ə sən /

NOUN

contrasting; corresponding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analogy connection contrast correlation example identification juxtaposition observation ratio relation resemblance similarity testing

STRONG

allegory association balancing collation comparability discrimination estimation exemplification illustration likeness likening measuring metaphor opposition segregation separation weighing

WEAK

analogizing analyzing bringing together collating distinguishing dividing paralleling relating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

difference disconnection dissimilarity unlikeness

Example Sentences

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By comparison, only 2,500 total vouchers were offered during the two application windows.

From Los Angeles Times

By comparison, Modric's first Champions League appearance came at the age of 25.

From BBC

But there are many more on my website, showing comparisons for other asset classes and Sound Investing portfolios and for periods of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years.

From MarketWatch

The account drew comparisons with the launch late last year by the White House of a page titled the "Offender Hall of Shame."

From Barron's

Changing the inflation measure during efforts to rein in prices makes comparisons less reliable.

From The Wall Street Journal

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