Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-comparison-with

phrase
/ɪn kəmˈpɛrɪsən wɪð/
Definition
A phrase used to highlight similarities or differences between two or more subjects.
Examples
  • In comparison with last year’s sales, this year shows significant improvement.
  • In comparison with other animals, dolphins are highly intelligent.
  • In comparison with the previous model, the new smartphone offers better performance.
Meaning
The act of evaluating something in relation to something else.
Synonyms
  • compared to
  • in relation to
  • by comparison