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comparison

com·pa·ri·son

UK/kəmˈpæɹ.ɪ.sən/ US/kəmˈpɛɹ.ɪ.sən/ fairly common

noun

1.

examining resemblances or differences

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2.

relation based on similarities and differences

3.

qualities that are comparable

  • “no comparison between the two books”
  • “beyond compare”
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Origin

From Middle English comparisoun, from Old French comparison, from Latin comparātiō, from comparātus, perfect passive participle of comparō.

Phrases

  • beyond comparison
  • by comparison
  • comparing and contrasting
  • comparison is the thief of joy
  • comparison operator
  • comparison shop
  • comparison shopper
  • comparisons are odious

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