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/kəmˈpærɪs(ə)n/ 
| singular | comparison |
| plural | comparisons |
- 1[countable/uncountable] the process of considering how things or people are similar and how they are differentmake/draw a comparison:
It is very difficult to make comparisons across other schools.
comparison between:Direct comparison between the two languages is not possible.
comparison of:We have made a systematic comparison of the techniques used by the different players.
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- 2[countable/uncountable] the process of finding things that are similar between two or more things or peoplemake/draw a comparison:
He drew comparisons between the problems faced by the university and those confronting his own establishment.
comparison between/with/of:The comparison with his work is probably unfair.
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bear/stand comparison (with)
formalby comparison (with)
in comparison
used for talking about the ways in which two people or things are differentSmaller towns have less money to spend, so their systems are very modest in comparison.
in comparison with:In comparison with the male, the female is stronger and more energetic.
in comparison to:Why are things cheaper in comparison to last year?
invite comparison with
formalthere’s no comparison
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