relative to
Example Sentences
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Planned capital spending this year is larger relative to its market value or revenue compared with Google’s parent, Alphabet, Microsoft or Amazon.com.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
That’s key; it means these companies, theoretically, are under-earning relative to their potential—and appear positioned to deliver enough pricing power to offset any rising product costs.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Third, the decline in the saving rate makes sense given the ongoing increase in net worth relative to incomes.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Even after you pay capital-gains tax, the withdrawal should still be worth it relative to the tax drag.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
By a conservative calculation, this huge expansion of New York’s police force would be expected to reduce crime in New York by 18 percent relative to the national average.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
