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Meaning of comparison
The act of examining and evaluating two or more things in order to determine their similarities and differences.
Etymology of comparison
The word "comparison" originates from the Old French word "comparaison," which is derived from the Latin word "comparare," meaning "to pair together" or "to match"
The Latin word "comparare" is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "parare" (meaning "to prepare" or "to make equal")
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the act of evaluating and examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
Synonyms
Definitions
- The act of comparing two or more things in order to determine their similarities and differences
- A statement or estimate of the similarity or dissimilarity between two or more things
- A basis for evaluation or judgment
Usage Examples
- The company made a comparison between the two products to determine which one was more efficient
- The study involved a comparison of the results from the two different methods
- The teacher asked the students to make a comparison between the two literary works