Background for paralleling

paralleling

/ˈpærəˌlɛlɪŋ/ /ˈpærəˌlʌlɪŋ/

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verb

To construct or place something parallel to something else.

Examples :

"The construction crew is paralleling the old road with a new highway. "

structure building technical

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verb

Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else.

Examples :

"The hiking trail is paralleling the river for the next mile. "

direction way position

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Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else.

Examples :

"Her career path, starting as a volunteer and then becoming a manager, is paralleling his own, who also worked his way up through the company. "

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verb

To compare or liken something to something else.

Examples :

"The teacher's explanation of the new math concept paralleled the example given in the textbook. "

language communication

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To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, etc.

Examples :

"The student was careful in paralleling his research methods to those used in the established scientific study. "

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To equal; to match; to correspond to.

Examples :

"Her career trajectory is paralleling her mentor's; both started in sales and moved into leadership roles within five years. "

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verb

To produce or adduce as a parallel.

Examples :

"The lawyer was paralleling the client's experience with a similar case to support his argument. "

language writing communication

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noun

A process of making or becoming figuratively parallel.

Examples :

"The movie's paralleling of the protagonist's journey with the changing seasons added depth to the story. "

process action aspect