comparison

Intermediate

/kəmˈpærɪsən/

noun
Evaluating how things are similar or different

comparison in a sentence

  • “He made a comparison between apples and oranges.”
  • “A comparison of the data from the two studies.”
  • “The comparison of monkeys to humans.”
  • “I don't think comparisons of her situation and mine are appropriate.”

What does “comparison” mean?

comparison (noun) means evaluating how things are similar or different. It is pronounced /kəmˈpærɪsən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "comparison" mean?
comparison (noun) means: Evaluating how things are similar or different
How do you pronounce "comparison"?
"comparison" is pronounced /kəmˈpærɪsən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "comparison" in a sentence?
Here is "comparison" used in a sentence: He made a comparison between apples and oranges.

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