Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

like-for-like

adjective
/laɪk fə laɪk/
Definition
Like-for-like refers to a comparison or matching of similar items or situations to ensure consistency.
Examples
  • The company reported a like-for-like sales increase of 10% compared to last year.
  • When evaluating the two products, we will only consider like-for-like features.
Meaning
It often implies that two things being compared are equivalent or comparable in nature, allowing for a fair analysis.
Synonyms
  • Equivalent
  • Comparable
  • Similar