comparability

noun

com·​pa·​ra·​bil·​i·​ty ˌkäm-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce comparability (audio)
 also  kəm-ˌpa-rə-,
-ˌper-ə- How to pronounce comparability (audio)
: the quality or state of being comparable

Examples of comparability in a Sentence

there's little comparability between the two vehicles: one's basic transportation and the other's a luxurious salon on wheels
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To ensure consistency and comparability, the analysis focuses exclusively on driver tee shots hit on par 4 and par 5 holes, according to Arccos, capturing total yardage (carry distance plus rollout) without normalization for conditions such as weather, turf or elevation. Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 Ensuring consistency and comparability during CTs can be further complicated by intricate production processes. Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 The country's consumer price index, harmonized for comparability across the euro zone, had come in at 2.3% in March on an annual basis. Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025 Most clubs pay little or no corporation tax – using pre-tax loss allows for greater comparability. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for comparability

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of comparability was in 1843

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“Comparability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comparability. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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