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comparison
/kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/
[/kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/]
the act of noting likeness
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A comparison is the act of looking at how things are alike or different. A good comparison helps explain new ideas.
Example
Make a comparison between the two characters.
Make a comparison between the two characters.
Etymology
From Latin 'comparatio' meaning a pairing.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in essays and analysis to set things side by side.