What is the meaning of comparing?

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"

verb

  • Examine and note the similarities or differences of.
    • usage: "John compared his haircut to his friend's"; "We compared notes after we had both seen the movie"
  • Be comparable.
    • usage: "This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes"
  • Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous.
    • usage: "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"
  • To form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb.
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