Definition of comparable
1 : capable of or suitable for comparison The situations are not at all comparable.
2 : similar, like fabrics of comparable quality The two houses are comparable in size.
comparableness
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Examples of comparable in a Sentence
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
Recent Examples of comparable from the Web
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In 2015, 93% of pupils who entered Summit went on to graduate, ten percentage points more than in comparable neighbouring schools.
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With many comparing the young power hitter to Stanton due to his powerful swing and comparable physique, many around baseball have their fingers crossed that Judge and Stanton will meet in an epic final round.
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The hybrid’s pricing is just $250-$1,620 above the comparable V-6 gasoline models and Highlander pricing was cut by $2,605 from 2016.
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But for ordinary Britons who, since the referendum, have endured a squeeze on incomes comparable to that during the financial crisis of 2008, the fishing industry is a red herring.
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The event attracts a geographically diverse fan base comparable to that of the Kentucky Derby, but comprised of slightly fewer drunk frat guys and an above average number of fans with an obvious dedication to the sport.
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Not far from McGovern House, a larger 2.6-acre site north of Central Avenue and west of Green Bay Road could be redeveloped as multi-family housing on a comparable scale.
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For the three months ended April 29 vs. the same period a year ago, Target’s comparable sales decreased 1.3 percent, driven by small declines in both traffic and basket size.
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Democrats have already signaled vigorously that any defense spending above the caps should be matched by comparable increases in domestic spending.
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Origin and Etymology of comparable
see 1compare
COMPARABLE Defined for English Language Learners
comparable
playDefinition of comparable for English Language Learners
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—used to say that two or more things are very similar and can be compared to each other
COMPARABLE Defined for Kids
comparable
playDefinition of comparable for Students
: being similar or about the same Every member of the group is comparable in age.
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