comparable with

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Definition

Adjective: Similar in some respect and therefore able to be compared in order to show differences and similarities. This phrase is used to state that two or more things share enough common characteristics to make a meaningful comparison possible, often to highlight specific aspects like quality, function, or performance.

Usage

The phrase "comparable with" is used to link two or more items, indicating they are of a similar type or standard, allowing for a valid comparison. It is typically followed by the noun or pronoun representing the other item(s) in the comparison. * It is often used in analytical, evaluative, or descriptive contexts. * The comparison usually focuses on a specific, stated attribute (e.g., size, cost, performance).

Examples

• The new model's processing speed is comparable with the industry leader's.
• For a meaningful study, the test group must be comparable with the control group.
• The economic growth this quarter is comparable with the figures from the same period last year.

Advanced Usage

• "to be comparable with": This is the standard construction.
  • The results from our experiment are comparable with those published in the leading journal.
• "to find something comparable with": Used to describe the act of making the comparison.
  • It is difficult to find a material comparable with steel in terms of strength and affordability.

Variants and Related Words

• Comparable to (adj): Often used interchangeably with "comparable with," though some style guides suggest "comparable to" is used for suggesting likeness or analogy, and "comparable with" for placing items in the same category for examination.
  • His dedication is comparable to that of an Olympic athlete. (Suggests an analogy in degree)
• Comparison (n): The act or process of comparing.
  • A detailed comparison of the two proposals is needed.
• Comparability (n): The quality of being comparable.
  • The comparability of the data sets ensures the analysis is valid.

Synonyms

• Similar to: Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity.
• On a par with: Equal in importance or standard to.
• Analogous to: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clarification easier.

Related Phrases

• In comparison with: Used when explicitly contrasting two things.
  • The software is much faster in comparison with its predecessor.
• Hold a candle to (idiom, often in negative constructions): To be comparable to someone or something (usually in quality).
  • No other performer can hold a candle to her stage presence.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. similar in some respect and so able to be compared in order to show differences and similarities
   • pianists of comparable ability
   • cars comparable with each other in terms of fuel consumption

Từ đồng nghĩa

• comparable with