comparing
kəmˈpɛrɪŋ
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Definition of comparing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

evaluation processact of evaluating two or more items to note similarities and differences
  • The comparing of various coffee brands helped us choose the best..
contrasting juxtaposing

Adjective

1.
analysisRareused to evaluate differencesRare
  • The comparing analysis focused on the differences in the data.
contrasting differentiating
2.
comparisonRareshowing similarities between thingsRare
  • The comparing report highlighted the similarities between the two projects.
alike analogous similar
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Origin of comparing

Latin, comparare (to liken)

Terms with comparing included in their meaning

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faradv.
comparison
very much when comparing differences
thesepron.
comparison
refer to one group while comparing it with another group
comparison
comparing vertical size between objects or people
comparison
comparing past and present situations
literary device
figure of speech comparing two unlike things
comparison
comparing similar things for fairness
contrast
when comparing two or more things
comparing things
when looking at differences or similarities between two things

Examples of comparing in a sentence

  • The comparing of options took all afternoon.
  • The comparing study highlighted key differences.
  • Comparing reports revealed discrepancies in the findings.
  • The comparing analysis showed both products had similar features.
  • In a comparing study, both methods proved effective.

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  1. French:comparaison, comparatif, ...
  2. German:Vergleich, vergleichend, ...
  3. Italian:confronto, comparativo, ...
  4. Spanish:análisis comparativo, comparativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:comparação, comparativo, ...
  6. Chinese:对比评估, 比较的, ...
  7. Japanese:比較, 比較の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقارنة, مُقارَن, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׁוָאָה, הַשְׁוַואָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:сравнение, сравнительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:порівняння, порівняльний, ...
  12. Hindi:तुलना, तुलनात्मक, ...
compare
kəmˈpɛr

Definition of compare - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
analyzetr.examine similarities and differencestr.
  • They compare the two products for quality and price..
contrast differentiate
2.
similaritytr.declare two things to be similartr.
  • He compared her voice to an angel's.
3.
ratingintr.be similar in quality or valueintr.
  • This car doesn't compare with that luxury model.
4.
linguisticstr.form degrees of comparison for adjectivestr.
  • The teacher explained how to compare adjectives.
contrast equate juxtapose

Noun

1.
comparisonanalogy or likeness
  • Her beauty is beyond compare.
analogy likeness similarity
2.
analysisthe act of finding similarities or differences
  • The compare of the two paintings was interesting.
comparison contrast
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Expressions with compare

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judge two things that are very different from each other
It's unfair to compare apples to oranges in this debate.
discuss experiences or observations with someone
The travelers compared notes on their adventures in Europe.
make fair comparisons between similar things
When evaluating schools, it's important to compare apples to apples.
make an unfair comparison between two unlike things
It's like comparing apples and oranges to judge a fish by its ability to climb.
nothing else is as good or special
Nothing can compare to the beauty of a sunset.
so good that nothing else is comparable
Her beauty is beyond compare.

Origin of compare

Latin, comparare (to liken)

Examples of compare in a sentence

  • She will compare the prices before buying.
  • Critics compared the film to a classic.
  • She compared his patience to a saint's.
  • Few budget phones compare with this model for battery life.
  • Her performance compares favorably with last year's winner.
  • Students learn to compare adjectives in English class.

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  1. French:comparer, comparaison, ...
  2. German:vergleichen, Vergleich, ...
  3. Italian:confrontare, paragone, ...
  4. Spanish:comparar, comparación, ...
  5. Portuguese:comparar, comparação, ...
  6. Chinese:比较, 比拟, ...
  7. Japanese:比較する, 比類, ...
  8. Arabic:قَارَنَ, مُقارَنَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַשְׁווֹת, הַשְׁוָאָה, ...
  10. Russian:анализировать, сравнение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:порівнювати, порівняння, ...
  12. Hindi:तुलना करना, तुलना, ...

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