comparison

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of examining resemblances
  2. noun relation based on similarities and differences
  3. noun qualities that are comparable

Etymology

From Middle English comparisoun, from Old French comparison, from Latin comparātiō, from comparātus, perfect passive participle of comparō.

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Synonyms

comparing

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