What is the meaning of comparison?

noun

  • The act of examining resemblances.
    • usage: "they made a comparison of noise levels"; "the fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator"
  • Relation based on similarities and differences.
  • Qualities that are comparable.
    • usage: "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare"
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