COMPARABILITY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

comparability

noun

ˌkäm-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē

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 Volvo Cars said fourth-quarter operating income excluding items affecting comparability came in at 1.8 billion Swedish krona ($200.46 million), reflecting a 68% drop compared to the same period a year prior. —

Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026 Advertisement Data comparability: A central challenge in global rankings is data comparability across regions and national contexts. —

Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026 This model can be effective in driving efficiency, comparability, and predictable performance across a large portfolio of similar businesses. —

Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 The Tax Court opinion followed the CPM comparability factors identified in reg. —

Ryan Finley, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for comparability

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Noun

There was enough similarity in the complaints filed with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation to imply that the fanaticism came directly from the Pentagon, where Hegseth himself has been leading prayer meetings during duty hours.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The rule has also drawn criticism for its similarity to MLS’ Designated Player Rule, with some believing a regulation that only increases pay for the most elite players is a detriment to roster-building.

— Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026