in relation to

idiom

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

Salmonella, listeria and E. coli were attached to the entries, which cited specific outbreaks that occurred last year in relation to foods like deli meat, certain produce and dairy. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025

Biden's health, namely in relation to cognitive decline, came under scrutiny, especially during a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump during the early stages of the 2024 campaign. —Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025

By utilizing this, managers can reevaluate the expenditure in relation to current priorities, determine whether existing resources can be repurposed and prevent reactive decisions. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

The investigation started in September 2023 — when Asencio was still playing for Castilla — and the player has not been removed from the team at any point since in relation to the case. —Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 17 May 2025

Rhymes for in relation to

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