Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of comparing or being compared

“The comparison of the two new smartphones revealed significant differences in their camera quality.”

2. noun

a person or thing used as a basis of comparison

“The new employee was made the comparison to the company’s previous top performer.”

3. verb

to examine or consider two or more things in order to note similarities and differences

“She compared the two books to see which one she liked better.”

4. verb

to be or become similar or equal in amount, degree, or value

“The two teams compared well in the final match, with both sides scoring numerous goals.”

5. verb

to liken or identify something as being similar to something else

“He compared his new car to a luxury sports car, saying it was just as fast.”