as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
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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Recent Examples of comparability
The readings are harmonized across the euro zone to ensure comparability.
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Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
The figures are harmonized across the euro zone for comparability.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
The print is harmonized across the euro area for comparability.
—Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
Excluding a prior-year item affecting comparability, revenue grew 7.0% year-over-year, or 8.2% in constant currency.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
The figures are harmonized across the euro zone for comparability.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
The print is harmonized across the euro area for comparability.
—Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
Excluding a prior-year item affecting comparability, revenue grew 7.0% year-over-year, or 8.2% in constant currency.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparability
Noun
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Mississippi River Delta culture in Louisiana and the Mekong River Delta culture in Vietnam share similarities.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While this may not be a direct response, Banks’ tweets come after fans began to note Banks latest song had stylistic similarities to GloRilla.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In photos obtained by PEOPLE, PK was seen wearing head-to-toe black from his blazer to his shoes, while Shana — who has a striking resemblance to Dorit — was dressed in a white crop top, a matching midi skirt and chunky heels.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The subplot bears at least some resemblance to the current headlines about the family of Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and O’Connor admits that it’s been bizarre to see his long-gestating sequel become this relevant in real time.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Comparability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparability. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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