comparison

(noun)

noun

1. the act of examining resemblances

- they made a comparison of noise levels

- the fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator

Similar word(s): comparing

Definition categories: act, examination, scrutiny

2. relation based on similarities and differences

Definition categories: link, relation

3. qualities that are comparable

- no comparison between the two books

- beyond compare

Similar word(s): comparability, compare, equivalence

Definition categories: attribute, alikeness, likeness, similitude

Sentences with comparison as a noun:

- to bring a thing into comparison with another;  there is no comparison between them

- He made a careful comparison of the available products before buying anything.

- There really is no comparison between the performance of today's computers and those of a decade ago.