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comparison

/kəmˈpæɹɪsən/

Meanings
noun
The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.

Examples :

"to bring a thing into comparison with another;  there is no comparison between them"
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Related Words

Illustration adjectives

adjectives noun

/ˈædʒɪktɪvz/

(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent.

"The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives."

Illustration illustration

illustration noun

/ˌɪləˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.

"The teacher's illustration of the process made the complicated math problem clearer. "

Illustration similitude

similitude noun

/sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ /sɪˈmɪlɪtuːd/

Similarity or resemblance to something else.

"The strong similitude between the two sisters often confuses people, making it difficult to tell them apart. "

Illustration differences

differences noun

/ˈdɪfɹənsɪz/

The quality of being different.

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration evaluation

evaluation noun

/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/

An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.

"The teacher's evaluation of the student's progress showed significant improvement in math. "

Illustration similarities

similarities noun

/ˌsɪməˈlærətiz/ /ˌsɪmɪˈlærətiz/

Closeness of appearance to something else.

"The similarities between the two sisters were striking: they both had the same blue eyes and curly blonde hair. "

Illustration difference

difference noun

/ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/

The quality of being different.

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

Illustration resemblances

resemblances noun

/rɪˈzɛmblənsɪz/

The quality or state of resembling

"The siblings showed many resemblances in their personalities, both being quiet and thoughtful. "

Illustration available

available adjective

/əˈveɪləb(ə)l/

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

"We have an available candidate."

Illustration comparing

comparing verb

/kəmˈpɛəɹɪŋ/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪŋ/

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.

"I am comparing the prices of laptops online to find the best deal. "

Illustration reflective

reflective adjective

/rɪˈflektɪv/ /riˈflektɪv/

That reflects, or redirects back to the source.

"Mirrors are reflective."