(transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

(uncountable) Comparison. / (countable, programming) An instruction or command that compares two values or states. / (uncountable, obsolete) Illustration by comparison; simile.

Abbreviation of comparative.

Abbreviation of comparative.

present participle of compare

plural of comparative

simple past tense and past participle of compare

plural of comparation

(obsolete) A making ready; provision. / (nonstandard) Comparison.

In a comparative manner. / When compared to other entities.