comparison
Derived from Middle English, via Old French from Latin 'comparatio', from 'comparare' meaning ‘to compare’.
NOUN
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[/kəmˈpɛr.ɪ.sən/en-US]
比較
literal
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対比
formal
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比べ
neutral
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比較対象
formal
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コンパリゾン
loanwordneutral
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consideration
untranslatable
(While 'consideration' carries a nuance of 'comparison', it encompasses a broader sense that does not strictly translate to 'comparison'.)
The act or process of examining two or more things or people to identify their similarities and differences. It can also refer to a statement or instance of this process.
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- A comparison of the two models reveals significant differences in fuel efficiency. — This sentence shows the act of comparing.
- She drew a comparison between the modern political climate and the 1930s. — This shows an instance of comparison.
- In comparison with its competitors, our product offers superior performance. — This uses a common phrase "in comparison with/to".
- The article contained an interesting comparison of urban and rural life. — Another instance or statement of comparison.