compare
verb
/kəmˈpɛə/
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/kəmˈpɛɚ/
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[kəmˈpeə]
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[kəmˈpeɚ]
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[kəmˈpeɹ]
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[kəmˈpɛə]
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[kəmˈpɛɚ]
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[kəmˈpɛɹ]
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[kəmˈpɛː]
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- (transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
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comparer
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comparative
noun
/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/
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/kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
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- (grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.
- (grammar) A word in the comparative form.
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comparatif
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comparative
adjective
/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/
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/kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
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- Of or relating to comparison.
- Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.
- Approximated by comparison; relative.
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comparatif
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comparable
adjective
/kəmˈpæɹəbl̩/
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/kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/
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/ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/
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/ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/
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- (often with to) Able to be compared (to).
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comparable
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comparator
noun
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- Any device for comparing a physical property of two objects, or an object with a standard.
- (computing) An application or program that compares prices, rates, tariffs of flights, smartphones, cars, etc.
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comparateur
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comparability
noun
/kəmˌpæɹəˈbɪlɪti/
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/ˌkɒmp(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/
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- The quality of being comparable.
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comparabilité
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comparatively
adverb
/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/
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- In a comparative manner.
- When compared to other entities.
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comparativement
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