Comparison
Noun
UK
/kəmˈpær.ɪ.sn/
US
/kəmˈper.ɪ.sn/
Definition
The act of examining two or more things to find similarities or differences.
Example
"That’s a fair comparison."
"In comparison to last year’s sales, this year’s numbers show a big improvement."
"The report made a comparison between two schools to see which had better results."
Explanation
A comparison is the act of looking at two or more things to see how they are similar or different. People use comparisons when choosing products, judging performance, or describing experiences. For example, you might say, “In comparison to last year, this winter is colder”. Comparisons help people understand ideas more clearly. They can also make communication easier when explaining something new by linking it to something already familiar. A good comparison can highlight both strengths and weaknesses.