comparison

pronunciation

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Noun:

examining resemblances or differences
relation based on similarities and differences
qualities that are comparable

Word Origin

comparison (n.): mid-14c., from Old French comparaison (12c.), from Latin comparationem (nominative comparatio), noun of action from past participle stem of comparare "make equal with, liken, bring together for a contest," literally "to couple together, to form in pairs," from com- "with" (see com-) + parare "prepare" (see pare).

Synonym

n.

analogy with matching parallel equating equation likening identification

n.

collation confronting contrast

n.

comparability approximation similarity connection propinquity closeness assonance kinship nearness likeness relation correspondence resemblance affinity

Example

1. The comparison with economic growth is stark .

2. There are many anecdotes to support the comparison .

3. But these pale in comparison with private internet companies .

4. All these seem small fry by comparison to the great insider trading cases .

5. The comparison with heraldry may not hold water either .

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