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 comparison comparison /kəmˈpɛrəsən/

noun

  1. () The act of examining resemblances  ( comparing , comparison )
    the act of examining resemblances
     They made a comparison of noise levels
    they made a comparison of noise levels
     The fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator
    the fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator
  2. () Relation based on similarities and differences  ( comparison )
    relation based on similarities and differences
  3. Qualities that are comparable  ( comparability , compare , comparison , equivalence )
    qualities that are comparable
     No comparison between the two books
    no comparison between the two books
     Beyond compare
    beyond compare