comparable

adjective

com·pa·ra·ble ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl

also kəm-ˈpa-rə-bəl,

-ˈper-ə-

: capable of or suitable for comparison

The situations are not at all comparable.

: similar, like

fabrics of comparable quality

The two houses are comparable in size.

comparableness noun

Example Sentences

two comparable selections that are hard to choose between

Recent Examples on the Web But such types of aggression are not comparable, Daniel Levy, a psychiatrist who has treated patients with schizophrenia, told me.

New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 However, on a one-way ticket from Oslo to Munich in September, the green fare was comparable in price to the existing flex ticket.

David Nikel, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 One offseason trade featuring a superstar with more than one year of control in the last two decades is comparable: The Florida Marlins’ decision to send Cabrera to the Detroit Tigers in December 2007.

Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 While pricing on quality CBD products is usually comparable, some companies can afford to run seasonal discounts, first-time order discounts, newsletter discounts, and even exclusive discounts, such as deals for veterans or first-responders.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 July 2022 This year’s was comparable, track president and general manager Mike Kertscher said last weekend during Road America's vintage event, and the attention the Cup Series brought to the track has helped build its other events.

Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2022 The largest of the rabbits rescued from the sizable group weighed about 8 kilograms — over 17 pounds, which is comparable to the size of a Jack Russell terrier.

Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 The 60 dB noise level is comparable to a moderately busy restaurant.

Mike Richard, Men's Health, 27 July 2022 The department also argued that $2.7 million in this year’s budget is comparable to the $1.8 million spent in 2007, adjusting for inflation.

Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 July 2022 See More

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