English dictionary

comparison

/k/@/m'p/&/r/I/s/@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of examining resemblances

noun.act

Examples
They made a comparison of noise levels.

The fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator.

Synonyms comparing

Source: WordNet 3.0
relation based on similarities and differences

noun.linkdef

Source: WordNet 3.0
qualities that are comparable

noun.attribute

Examples
No comparison between the two books.

Synonyms comparability compare equivalence

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of comparing; an examination of two or more objects with the view of discovering the resemblances or differences; relative estimate.

noun

Source: webster1913