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
Ensuring consistency and comparability during CTs can be further complicated by intricate production processes.
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Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The country's consumer price index, harmonized for comparability across the euro zone, had come in at 2.3% in March on an annual basis.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Most clubs pay little or no corporation tax – using pre-tax loss allows for greater comparability.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
First, comparability allows capital allocators to more effectively identify and fund projects with the greatest potential for positive outcomes.
—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The country's consumer price index, harmonized for comparability across the euro zone, had come in at 2.3% in March on an annual basis.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Most clubs pay little or no corporation tax – using pre-tax loss allows for greater comparability.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
First, comparability allows capital allocators to more effectively identify and fund projects with the greatest potential for positive outcomes.
—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comparability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparability
Noun
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In some cases, the similarities between the Ivy League and prestigious secondary schools are not coincidental, but the result of deep historical ties.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Quilts are also filled, but here the similarities end.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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His allegations bear a striking resemblance to those made by Michaels, who suffered a career-ending ankle break on the final season of Game of Thrones, four years after Pilgrim’s accident.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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In the photos, the proud mom and her daughter bear a strong resemblance, both posing near the pool with big smiles on their faces.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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“Comparability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparability. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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