Similarity
noun
The state of being similar or alike in some way.
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Often appears as...
- striking similarity
- share a similarity
noun
An aspect or feature that someone or something has in common with another.
The two species share a number of similarities.
Often appears as...
- share similarities
- number of similarities
noun
In mathematics, the property or fact that two figures or objects are the same shape, but not necessarily the same size.
The triangles in the problem have many similarities.
Often appears as...
- triangular similarity
- mathematical similarity
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Technical
noun
In computing, a measurement of the extent to which data sets or objects resemble each other or are the same.
The algorithm measures the similarity between two data sets.
Often appears as...
- measure similarity
- data similarity
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Technical
noun
The state of being similar or alike in some way.
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Often appears as...
- striking similarity
- share a similarity
noun
An aspect or feature that someone or something has in common with another.
The two species share a number of similarities.
Often appears as...
- share similarities
- number of similarities
noun
In mathematics, the property or fact that two figures or objects are the same shape, but not necessarily the same size.
The triangles in the problem have many similarities.
Often appears as...
- triangular similarity
- mathematical similarity
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In computing, a measurement of the extent to which data sets or objects resemble each other or are the same.
The algorithm measures the similarity between two data sets.
Often appears as...
- measure similarity
- data similarity
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Subjective Observation
The word 'similarity' can express a personal opinion; what seems similar to one may not to another.
In your view, what similarity does this artist have with Van Gogh?
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Use
'Similarity' is often used when comparing and contrasting two things, highlighting what's common.
They noted a similarity in how both writers approached the theme.
Pro Tip 1/2Subjective Observation
The word 'similarity' can express a personal opinion; what seems similar to one may not to another.
In your view, what similarity does this artist have with Van Gogh?
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Use
'Similarity' is often used when comparing and contrasting two things, highlighting what's common.
They noted a similarity in how both writers approached the theme.
Pro Tip 1/2Subjective Observation
The word 'similarity' can express a personal opinion; what seems similar to one may not to another.
In your view, what similarity does this artist have with Van Gogh?
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Use
'Similarity' is often used when comparing and contrasting two things, highlighting what's common.
They noted a similarity in how both writers approached the theme.
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Population pyramids:...
But this similarity won't last long. One of the populations is rapidly growing, while the other is slowly declining. What can this tell us about the two countries? Population statistics are some of the most important data social scientists and policy experts have to work with. But understanding a country's situation
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The most groundbreaking...
you've never seen under that. The deeper fossil's older, yes? You now have evidence of the origin and extinction of species over time. Get uniformitarian. Maybe a process still active today caused changes not just in rocks but in life. It might also explain similarities and differences
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What can you learn from...
then analyze their similarities and differences. From that information, they can learn about cultural beliefs, social norms, wars, and what caused their deaths. Today, we use these tools to answer big questions about how forces, like migration and disease, shape the modern world.
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Eye vs. camera - Michael...
You see, your eyes don't always capture the world as a video camera would. In fact, there are quite a few differences, owing to the anatomy of your eye and the processing that takes place in your brain and its outgrowth, the retina. Let's start with some similarities.
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Pterosaurs 101 PIPE...
there is ongoing debate over how some species were able to fly, but similarities in their wing structure and anatomy may offer clues. Pterosaur wings ran along their sides from shoulder to ankle, and each wing was held up and supported by an elongated digit.
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This Is What Happens to...
opioid painkiller there are many different opioids but they all share a chemical similarity to our own endorphins this allows them to bind to the same opioid receptors and stop pain signals but that's not all they do deep inside Susan's brain is a region
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The role of fractals...
also find them in art for example the checks on pollen work has been recently revealed to be full of such similarities my relationship with fractals came in a natural way it's not that one day I woke up and I said Wow factors are so cool I
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Optical illusions show...
And now you see it. So, color enables us to see the similarities and differences between surfaces, according to the full spectrum of light that they reflect. But what you've just done is in many respects mathematically impossible. Why?
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Why Do We Find Deadly...
companions their similarity to our much-loved family pets make some of us have a deep affection for wolves it's been found that our cute canine counterparts can lower our stress levels even something
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See how the rest of the...
Vietnam, wardrobes, lamps, black dogs, floors, soap, laundry, clocks, computers, phones, and so on, right? So we have a lot of similarities all over the world,
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Population pyramids:...
But this similarity won't last long. One of the populations is rapidly growing, while the other is slowly declining. What can this tell us about the two countries? Population statistics are some of the most important data social scientists and policy experts have to work with. But understanding a country's situation
Video examples
The most groundbreaking...
you've never seen under that. The deeper fossil's older, yes? You now have evidence of the origin and extinction of species over time. Get uniformitarian. Maybe a process still active today caused changes not just in rocks but in life. It might also explain similarities and differences
Video examples
What can you learn from...
then analyze their similarities and differences. From that information, they can learn about cultural beliefs, social norms, wars, and what caused their deaths. Today, we use these tools to answer big questions about how forces, like migration and disease, shape the modern world.
Video examples
Eye vs. camera - Michael...
You see, your eyes don't always capture the world as a video camera would. In fact, there are quite a few differences, owing to the anatomy of your eye and the processing that takes place in your brain and its outgrowth, the retina. Let's start with some similarities.
Video examples
Pterosaurs 101 PIPE...
there is ongoing debate over how some species were able to fly, but similarities in their wing structure and anatomy may offer clues. Pterosaur wings ran along their sides from shoulder to ankle, and each wing was held up and supported by an elongated digit.
Video examples
This Is What Happens to...
opioid painkiller there are many different opioids but they all share a chemical similarity to our own endorphins this allows them to bind to the same opioid receptors and stop pain signals but that's not all they do deep inside Susan's brain is a region
Video examples
The role of fractals...
also find them in art for example the checks on pollen work has been recently revealed to be full of such similarities my relationship with fractals came in a natural way it's not that one day I woke up and I said Wow factors are so cool I
Video examples
Optical illusions show...
And now you see it. So, color enables us to see the similarities and differences between surfaces, according to the full spectrum of light that they reflect. But what you've just done is in many respects mathematically impossible. Why?
Video examples
Why Do We Find Deadly...
companions their similarity to our much-loved family pets make some of us have a deep affection for wolves it's been found that our cute canine counterparts can lower our stress levels even something
Video examples
See how the rest of the...
Vietnam, wardrobes, lamps, black dogs, floors, soap, laundry, clocks, computers, phones, and so on, right? So we have a lot of similarities all over the world,
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Gary Lineker
English Footballer
Playing football and presenting TV are totally different things, but there are similarities: it's exciting, it can go well, it can go badly... the difference is when presenting goes badly, it doesn't really affect anyone's life, whereas when you have a bad day on the pitch, it affects people's moods for a whole week.
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Greg Olsen
American Football Player
From the strength involved, the jumping, to body positioning and control, there are similarities. Playing basketball at a pretty good high school level, in a state where there were strong programs, definitely helped make me a better tight end.
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Paul Dirac
British Physicist
There is in my opinion a great similarity between the problems provided by the mysterious behavior of the atom and those provided by the present economic paradoxes confronting the world.
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Jessye Norman
American Musician
I enjoy reading about the lives of musicians, and find many similarities in their ideas of preparation and their utter devotion to this great, eternal language: music.
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Jake Johnson
American Actor
There are some similarities, I think, with all the characters I play. I'm not a guy who sees the desire to transform with each part; I'm not a piece of clay.
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Richa Chadha
Indian Actress
There is no similarity between the character that I played in 'Fukrey' and 'Tamanchey.' The only thing that is similar is that both the girls are confident.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
One of the things people don't really recognise about the similarities between country and hip-hop is that they're celebrations of pride in a lifestyle.
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Harshvardhan Rane
Indian Actor
I strongly believe that when you are cast in a role, there will be similarity in the character and you - why else would you be chosen for the character?
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James Nesbitt
Irish Actor
If you are going to tell a story about a child going missing, it's going to have similarities with a real life child going missing.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
The universe may have a purpose, but nothing we know suggests that, if so, this purpose has any similarity to ours.
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Gary Lineker
English Footballer
Playing football and presenting TV are totally different things, but there are similarities: it's exciting, it can go well, it can go badly... the difference is when presenting goes badly, it doesn't really affect anyone's life, whereas when you have a bad day on the pitch, it affects people's moods for a whole week.
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Greg Olsen
American Football Player
From the strength involved, the jumping, to body positioning and control, there are similarities. Playing basketball at a pretty good high school level, in a state where there were strong programs, definitely helped make me a better tight end.
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Paul Dirac
British Physicist
There is in my opinion a great similarity between the problems provided by the mysterious behavior of the atom and those provided by the present economic paradoxes confronting the world.
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Jessye Norman
American Musician
I enjoy reading about the lives of musicians, and find many similarities in their ideas of preparation and their utter devotion to this great, eternal language: music.
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Jake Johnson
American Actor
There are some similarities, I think, with all the characters I play. I'm not a guy who sees the desire to transform with each part; I'm not a piece of clay.
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Richa Chadha
Indian Actress
There is no similarity between the character that I played in 'Fukrey' and 'Tamanchey.' The only thing that is similar is that both the girls are confident.
Quote examples
Taylor Swift
American Singer
One of the things people don't really recognise about the similarities between country and hip-hop is that they're celebrations of pride in a lifestyle.
Quote examples
Harshvardhan Rane
Indian Actor
I strongly believe that when you are cast in a role, there will be similarity in the character and you - why else would you be chosen for the character?
Quote examples
James Nesbitt
Irish Actor
If you are going to tell a story about a child going missing, it's going to have similarities with a real life child going missing.
Quote examples
Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
The universe may have a purpose, but nothing we know suggests that, if so, this purpose has any similarity to ours.
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