comparing 1

noundomain: activity

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

the act of examining resemblances

Examples

1.they made a comparison of noise levels
2.the fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator

Derivationally related form

verb

examine and note the similarities or differences of

verb

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

Hyponym

noun

the act of comparing similarities

noun

drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect

noun

careful examination and comparison to note points of disagreement

noun

a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

noun

the act of distinguishing by comparing differences