in relation to

phrase

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Tunick has never been convicted of a crime, nor charged with any crime in relation to his activism against the training center. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In the case of the after-hours call workflow, the success metric could be testing AI’s lead scoring accuracy in relation to lead quality and its impact on bookings. — Ryan Johnson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The west bank was named for its location in relation to the city center. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 17 Aug. 2026

The placement of the Z-axis mounting brackets in relation to the fan outlet. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in relation to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou