Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

compared

verb
/kəmˈpɛrd/
Definition
To examine the similarities and differences between two or more things.
Examples
  • When you compared the two novels, you realized they had different themes.
  • She compared the prices of various laptops before making a purchase.
  • The teacher compared the students’ performances in the exam.
Meaning
The act of evaluating the characteristics of something in relation to another.
Synonyms
  • contrasted
  • assessed
  • evaluated
  • measured