Comparison
noun
The act or process of noting the similarity or dissimilarity between two or more things.
The comparison between the two movies shows that the first one is much better.
Often appears as...
- draw a comparison
- by comparison
noun
An examination of two or more items to establish similarities and dissimilarities.
In comparative literature, we do a lot of comparisons between different literary works.
Often appears as...
- detailed comparison
- fair comparison
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Academic
noun
The quality of being similar or equivalent.
In mathematics, the comparison of ratios is called proportion.
Often appears as...
- mathematical comparison
- relative comparison
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Technical
noun
The act or process of noting the similarity or dissimilarity between two or more things.
The comparison between the two movies shows that the first one is much better.
Often appears as...
- draw a comparison
- by comparison
noun
An examination of two or more items to establish similarities and dissimilarities.
In comparative literature, we do a lot of comparisons between different literary works.
Often appears as...
- detailed comparison
- fair comparison
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The quality of being similar or equivalent.
In mathematics, the comparison of ratios is called proportion.
Often appears as...
- mathematical comparison
- relative comparison
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Equal
Comparisons don’t imply things are equal, just that they're being evaluated.
Your comparison of their skills doesn't mean they're both equally skilled.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjectivity Alert
Comparisons can be subjective and based on personal opinions.
His comparison of the meals was influenced by his dislike of spicy food.
Pro Tip 3/3Used for Emphasis
Used to emphasize differences or similarities, making one aspect stand out.
By comparison, her latest artwork is full of bright, vibrant colors.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Equal
Comparisons don’t imply things are equal, just that they're being evaluated.
Your comparison of their skills doesn't mean they're both equally skilled.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjectivity Alert
Comparisons can be subjective and based on personal opinions.
His comparison of the meals was influenced by his dislike of spicy food.
Pro Tip 3/3Used for Emphasis
Used to emphasize differences or similarities, making one aspect stand out.
By comparison, her latest artwork is full of bright, vibrant colors.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Equal
Comparisons don’t imply things are equal, just that they're being evaluated.
Your comparison of their skills doesn't mean they're both equally skilled.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjectivity Alert
Comparisons can be subjective and based on personal opinions.
His comparison of the meals was influenced by his dislike of spicy food.
Pro Tip 3/3Used for Emphasis
Used to emphasize differences or similarities, making one aspect stand out.
By comparison, her latest artwork is full of bright, vibrant colors.
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Go Inside an Antarctic...
bunch missing a load of feathers there and there are the posters of molting so in our city comparison I guess we could say that was the hospital and then starts a little bit of movement I guess that's their highways through the Colby and then the biggest supermarket in the world packed for the
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Julian Baggini: Is there...
But actually, I don't think it should be weird. In a way, it's common sense. Because I just invite you to think about, by comparison, think about pretty much anything else in the universe, maybe apart from the very most fundamental forces or powers. Let's take something like water.
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What is love? - Brad...
It's all you need. It's all there is. These are all comparisons, though, ways of defining it by contrast, by saying it's more important than all other things, but is it? Sure, love matters more than your standard turkey sandwich, but does it matter more than shelter? Or sanity?
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Larry Smith: Why you...
one of them might engage you more than anything else, and then you may have found your greatest love, in comparison to all the other things that interest you, and that's what passion is. I have a friend, proposed to his sweetie. He was an economically rational person.
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Adorable Baby Animal...
in comparison to gawa weaver is looking strong and confident so much so she's taking the hard way out of the waterhole up you come you can do it you can do it wendy lanes are helping drunk help or is that hindrance no that's help in times of real need the nannies are
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Why do blood types...
perhaps as protection against blood born diseases, or due to random genetic drift. Finally, different species have different sets of antigens. In fact, the four main blood types shared by us apes seem paltry in comparison to the thirteen types found in dogs.
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Why we make bad...
didn't seem like such a great guy. Suddenly, we're almost longing for him to return. The comparison changes how we evaluate him. Now, retailers knew this long before anybody else did, of course, and they use this wisdom to help you --
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What does an alien look...
believe they look a little bit different this is the earth our home planet and its nearest neighbor Mars the earth is a lush oasis in comparison to Mars and this is because we enjoy the luxury of life's most precious commodity water
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The art of the metaphor...
Those are called similes. A simile is a metaphor that admits it's making a comparison. Similes tend to make you think. Metaphors let you feel things directly. Take Shakespeare's famous metaphor, "All the world's a stage."
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4 Adorable Animals That...
comparison to their Australian ground-dwelling cousins they are incredibly small being less than half the size of the Australian kangaroo we all know and love being adapted to life in the forests tree kangaroos have
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Go Inside an Antarctic...
bunch missing a load of feathers there and there are the posters of molting so in our city comparison I guess we could say that was the hospital and then starts a little bit of movement I guess that's their highways through the Colby and then the biggest supermarket in the world packed for the
Video examples
Julian Baggini: Is there...
But actually, I don't think it should be weird. In a way, it's common sense. Because I just invite you to think about, by comparison, think about pretty much anything else in the universe, maybe apart from the very most fundamental forces or powers. Let's take something like water.
Video examples
What is love? - Brad...
It's all you need. It's all there is. These are all comparisons, though, ways of defining it by contrast, by saying it's more important than all other things, but is it? Sure, love matters more than your standard turkey sandwich, but does it matter more than shelter? Or sanity?
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Larry Smith: Why you...
one of them might engage you more than anything else, and then you may have found your greatest love, in comparison to all the other things that interest you, and that's what passion is. I have a friend, proposed to his sweetie. He was an economically rational person.
Video examples
Adorable Baby Animal...
in comparison to gawa weaver is looking strong and confident so much so she's taking the hard way out of the waterhole up you come you can do it you can do it wendy lanes are helping drunk help or is that hindrance no that's help in times of real need the nannies are
Video examples
Why do blood types...
perhaps as protection against blood born diseases, or due to random genetic drift. Finally, different species have different sets of antigens. In fact, the four main blood types shared by us apes seem paltry in comparison to the thirteen types found in dogs.
Video examples
Why we make bad...
didn't seem like such a great guy. Suddenly, we're almost longing for him to return. The comparison changes how we evaluate him. Now, retailers knew this long before anybody else did, of course, and they use this wisdom to help you --
Video examples
What does an alien look...
believe they look a little bit different this is the earth our home planet and its nearest neighbor Mars the earth is a lush oasis in comparison to Mars and this is because we enjoy the luxury of life's most precious commodity water
Video examples
The art of the metaphor...
Those are called similes. A simile is a metaphor that admits it's making a comparison. Similes tend to make you think. Metaphors let you feel things directly. Take Shakespeare's famous metaphor, "All the world's a stage."
Video examples
4 Adorable Animals That...
comparison to their Australian ground-dwelling cousins they are incredibly small being less than half the size of the Australian kangaroo we all know and love being adapted to life in the forests tree kangaroos have
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Fawad Khan
Pakistani Actor
There is no comparison between the life of a rock star and an actor. If I could now, I would be a rock star within a blink of an eye. So as far as music is concerned, yeah, I might just go back to it, but don't want to be unfair to it. It requires its proper time and space.
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Frenkie de Jong
Dutch Athlete
I try not to pay attention to talk of comparisons. I only want to focus on myself. It is good to hear that people are talking like that, but the truth is I am not at Cruyff's level of talent, and I never will be, so it is not something I think about.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
I've never wanted to get adjusted to my income, because I knew I wanted to go back to public service. And in comparison to what my mother earns and how I was raised, it's not modest at all. I have no right to complain.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
For unflagging interest and enjoyment, a household of children, if things go reasonably well, certainly all other forms of success and achievement lose their importance by comparison.
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Ronaldo
Brazilian Athlete
I love Messi with the ball at his feet: he scores goals and does all the rest, too. But Cristiano's numbers can't be ignored. It's a cruel comparison. Both of them deserve respect.
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Alan Watts
English Philosopher
Things are as they are. Looking out into it the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.
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Frances McDormand
American Actress
In comparison to other women in the world, perhaps I'm seen as smaller. But I've never had a problem thinking of myself as a large woman.
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Gerardo Martino
Argentinian Coach
I try not to make comparisons between who I've coached. And I haven't always coached the best in the world.
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David Chang
American Chef
Everyone tries to compare cooks to rock stars. I see more comparisons to the fashion world.
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Billy Squier
American Musician
I was very humbled by the 'one-man Led Zeppelin' comparisons.
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Fawad Khan
Pakistani Actor
There is no comparison between the life of a rock star and an actor. If I could now, I would be a rock star within a blink of an eye. So as far as music is concerned, yeah, I might just go back to it, but don't want to be unfair to it. It requires its proper time and space.
Quote examples
Frenkie de Jong
Dutch Athlete
I try not to pay attention to talk of comparisons. I only want to focus on myself. It is good to hear that people are talking like that, but the truth is I am not at Cruyff's level of talent, and I never will be, so it is not something I think about.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
I've never wanted to get adjusted to my income, because I knew I wanted to go back to public service. And in comparison to what my mother earns and how I was raised, it's not modest at all. I have no right to complain.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
For unflagging interest and enjoyment, a household of children, if things go reasonably well, certainly all other forms of success and achievement lose their importance by comparison.
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Ronaldo
Brazilian Athlete
I love Messi with the ball at his feet: he scores goals and does all the rest, too. But Cristiano's numbers can't be ignored. It's a cruel comparison. Both of them deserve respect.
Quote examples
Alan Watts
English Philosopher
Things are as they are. Looking out into it the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.
Quote examples
Frances McDormand
American Actress
In comparison to other women in the world, perhaps I'm seen as smaller. But I've never had a problem thinking of myself as a large woman.
Quote examples
Gerardo Martino
Argentinian Coach
I try not to make comparisons between who I've coached. And I haven't always coached the best in the world.
Quote examples
David Chang
American Chef
Everyone tries to compare cooks to rock stars. I see more comparisons to the fashion world.
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Billy Squier
American Musician
I was very humbled by the 'one-man Led Zeppelin' comparisons.
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