Definitions

1. verb

to regard something as being similar or equal to something else

“The new smartphone compares favorably to its predecessor in terms of performance.”

2. verb

to place side by side so as to observe differences or similarities

“She compared the two recipes to find the best way to cook the chicken.”

3. noun

the act of regarding something as being similar or equal to something else

“The comparison between the two cars left many people impressed with its quality.”

4. noun

a statement that one thing is equal to another

“The comparison of the two prices showed that they were identical.”

5. verb

to rate or measure something as being of a certain standard or level

“The new product compares well with its competitors in terms of quality.”