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