in relation to

idiom

formal

1

—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)

The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.

2

—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else

understanding literature in relation to history

3

: about (something or someone) : in reference to

I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.

Examples of in relation to in a Sentence

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Jaime Tran, formerly of Riverside, California, is expected to plead guilty to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill and two counts of using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California said in a news release. —Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024

Jaime Tran, 29, will plead guilty to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill and two counts of using, carrying and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. —Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024