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Kuh-MPEH-ruh-suhn

/kʌˈmpɛrʌsʌn/

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comparison

Dictionary meaning

The act of examining resemblances.

Examples

  • They made a comparison of noise levels.
  • No comparison between the two books.

Synonyms: comparing

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