Comparison

What do we mean by comparison?

The act of comparing or the process of being compared. noun

A statement or estimate of similarities and differences. noun

The quality of being similar or equivalent; likeness. noun

The modification or inflection of an adjective or adverb to denote the positive, comparative, and superlative degrees, as in English, along with the equative degree in certain other languages, such as Irish Gaelic. noun

The act of comparing; transition of thought or observation from one object to another, for the discovery of their likeness or unlikeness; the study or investigation of relations. noun

An act of comparing; a comparative estimate or statement; a consideration of likeness or difference in regard to particular persons or things. noun

Comparable state, condition, or character; any relation of similitude or resemblance; capability of being compared; power of comparing: as, the one is so much superior to the other that there is no comparison between them. noun

Something with which another thing is compared; a similitude, or illustration by similitude; a parallel. noun

In grammar, the variation of an adjective or (much more rarely) adverb to express a higher and the highest degree of what is denoted by the adjective or adverb. noun

In rhetoric, the considering of two things with regard to some quality or characteristic which is common to them both, as the likening of a hero to a lion in courage. noun

In phrenology, one of the reflecting faculties, whose supposed function is to give the power of perceiving resemblances and differences or other analogies, and to produce a tendency to compare one thing with another. See phrenology noun

To compare.

The act of comparing; an examination of two or more objects with the view of discovering the resemblances or differences; relative estimate. noun

The state of being compared; a relative estimate; also, a state, quality, or relation, admitting of being compared. noun

That to which, or with which, a thing is compared, as being equal or like; illustration; similitude. noun

The modification, by inflection or otherwise, which the adjective and adverb undergo to denote degrees of quality or quantity. noun

A figure by which one person or thing is compared to another, or the two are considered with regard to some property or quality, which is common to them both; e.g., the lake sparkled like a jewel. noun

The faculty of the reflective group which is supposed to perceive resemblances and contrasts. noun

So far superior as to have no likeness, or so as to make comparison needless. noun

The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.

An evaluation of the similarities and differences of one or more things relative to some other or each-other.

With a negation, the state of being similar or alike.

(grammar) The ability of adjectives and adverbs to form three degrees, as in hot, hotter, hottest.

That to which, or with which, a thing is compared, as being equal or like; illustration; similitude.

A simile.

The faculty of the reflective group which is supposed to perceive resemblances and contrasts.

One who compares things all of the time. Urban Dictionary

The comparison of your relationship with your boyfriend/girlfriend to the song Grenade by Bruno Mars. Using his lyrics as guidelines, the seriousness of your relationship can be easily determined. Urban Dictionary

Instead of trying on a new pair of shoes, simply holding up the bottom of the new shoe to the bottom of the old shoe. If it matches up, get it. Urban Dictionary

The mind game, often brought up unintentionally by your friends, where you begin comparing yourself to your boyfriend or girlfriend's ex. Often occurs when someone says something about you that is extremely similar to the ex or a trait completely opposite of you that you're jealous of. Urban Dictionary

To be nothing in comparison to, 2nd rate Urban Dictionary

An informal logical fallacy in which one arguer compares the unpleasant activities of another to her/his own more favorable circumstance. For a comparison to fall under this fallacy, the arguer must both act like the situations are the same and make the other person feel bad about their own circumstance. Urban Dictionary

A societal phenomenon in which individuals habitually engage in the practice of constantly measuring themselves, their achievements, possessions, and life circumstances against those of others. This pervasive tendency is fueled by the prevalence of social media, advertising, and the ease of access to others' curated narratives, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, envy, and anxiety. Comparison Culture often fosters unrealistic standards of success and happiness, as individuals strive to match or surpass the perceived achievements of their peers, acquaintances, or even celebrities. This can result in detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being, as the relentless pursuit of comparison tends to overshadow one's own accomplishments and unique life journey. Urban Dictionary

Comparing two things which are obviously not alike. Urban Dictionary

Comparing the playing of music to food. Named after the nearly-famous conductor, Alan Atkin. Not to be confused with the Atkins diet. Urban Dictionary

The act of useing an obsine amount of something as an act of comparison Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to comparison:
comparison, comparision, comparaison, companion, caparison, comparisons.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word comparison:
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Words that rhyme with comparison:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe comparison:
direct, detailed, interesting, international, social, careful, quantitative, simple, fair, blind, similar, systematic, brief, further, cultural, prospective, randomized, statistical, visual, accurate, controlled, meaningful, close, critical, useful, experimental, invidious, valid, easy, possible, better, clinical, exact, historical, rough, empirical, qualitative, above, constant, proper, explicit, numerical, appropriate, relative, implicit, mere, precise, implied, quick, favorable, extensive, overall, relevant, side, objective, interpersonal, paired, preliminary, structural, ready, obvious, closer, apt, thorough, double, multiple, comprehensive, regional, striking, country, extended, year, cost, instructive, unfavorable, strict.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective comparison:
operators, shopping, groups, studies, views, results, tests, data, contrast, methods, chart, questions, study, processes, shop, operations, method, measurements, radiographs, charts, stars, subjects, standards, functions, tables, based, values, group, films, points, techniques, table, criteria, samples, microscopes, experiments, plot, theory, figures, test, trials, instructions, measure, expressions, plots, curves, photographs, levels, tubes, prints, behavior, theorems, case, sample, calculations, statistics, graphs, reports, function, circuits, shows, between, stimuli, solutions, sites, adjectives, choice, shopper, picture, parents, checks, tools, models, procedures, scores, theories, standard, sentences, rays, facilities, result, photograph, eyepieces, operator.

Words that sound like comparison:
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