Definitions

1. noun

A device or circuit that compares two or more signals or values, used to determine which is the highest or lowest.

“The comparator in the audio equipment helped to adjust the volume levels for the concert.”

2. noun

A person who compares or judges the quality of something.

“The food critic was known as a tough comparator, always looking for something to complain about.”

3. verb

To compare or judge the quality of something.

“The editor comparator the different versions of the manuscript to choose the best one.”