Other

comparison

Definition of comparison

1a consideration or estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people:they drew a comparison between Gandhi’s teaching and that of other teachers [mass noun]:the two books invite comparison with one another
an analogy:perhaps the best comparison is that of seasickness
[mass noun] the quality of being similar or equivalent:when it comes to achievements this season, there’s no comparison between Linfield and Bangor

2 [mass noun] Grammar the formation of the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs.

Phrases

bear (or stand) comparison: be of sufficient quality to be likened favourably to someone or something of the same kind: our pupils' results will bear comparison with any in Scotland
beyond comparison: surpassing all others of the same kind.
in (or by) comparison: when compared:the Prime Minister’s support staff is tiny in comparison with that of a US President

Middle English: from Old French comparesoun, from Latin comparatio(n-), from comparare 'to pair, match' (see compare)

Definition of comparison in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

More results for comparison