compared to
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or compared with
: in relation to (something else) : measured or judged against (something else)
I'm a slob compared to my roommate.
This rain is nothing compared to what we got yesterday.
Today's quiz was easy compared with the last one.
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Despite this, only 20% of CFOs plan to strengthen collaboration with chief information security officers (CISOs), compared to 42% of IT leaders who want to join forces.
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Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Forty-five percent said Trump deserves the failing mark, compared to 23% who would pass him with flying colors.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
The representative added that Ética’s size gives it more flexibility compared to larger brands.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Apr. 2025
Former President Joe Biden signed 10 bills by his 100th day in 2021, compared to 14 by Barack Obama in 2009 and seven by George W. Bush in 2001.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Forty-five percent said Trump deserves the failing mark, compared to 23% who would pass him with flying colors.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
The representative added that Ética’s size gives it more flexibility compared to larger brands.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Apr. 2025
Former President Joe Biden signed 10 bills by his 100th day in 2021, compared to 14 by Barack Obama in 2009 and seven by George W. Bush in 2001.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Compared to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compared%20to. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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