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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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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

Human metabolomic data showed the most pronounced relative decline in phosphatidylcholine levels among women around the time of menopause.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Surely, the inventors of the game had won 10-0—not lost to a bunch of relative amateurs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Turning to the daily chart of MS, the stock has demonstrated consistent relative strength versus peers in the iShares U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

You may find it helpful to notice that the "relative major" of the Dorian begins one whole step lower.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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