Background for compares

compares

/kəmˈpɛrz/ /kəmˈpeərz/

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noun

Examples :

"The compares of the two essays highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of each argument. "

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noun

An instruction or command that compares two values.

Examples :

"The assembly language manual details the function of several compares, each designed for different data types. "

computing technology electronics logic

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noun

Illustration by comparison; simile.

Examples :

"The teacher used compares to explain the poem, drawing parallels between the hero's journey and everyday struggles. "

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verb

To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

Examples :

"The teacher compares the students' essays to see who followed the instructions best. "

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verb

To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].

Examples :

"Astronomers have compared comets to dirty snowballs."

language communication

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verb

(grammar) To form the three degrees of comparison of (an adjective).

Examples :

"We compare "good" as "good", "better", "best"."

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verb

To be similar (often used in the negative).

Examples :

"A sapling and a fully-grown oak tree do not compare."

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verb

To get; to obtain.

Examples :

"After years of hard work, she compares a sense of accomplishment. "

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