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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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For comparison, the thickness-to-size ratio of this layer is about one to a million, while a typical A4 sheet of paper has a ratio closer to 1:2000.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Four counties were excluded for comparison in the report because the numbers were too small.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

For comparison, the big-budget 2025 Eurovision Song Contest says it reached 166 million people.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In addition to the four performance measures, BBC Verify has looked at other healthcare themes to determine if there is any cross-UK comparison.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But not having the enemy in the same house with us feels peaceful in comparison.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.