comparison as in the act of examining resemblances

• "they made a comparison of noise levels"
• "the fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator"

Synonyms

• comparingthe act of examining resemblances

comparison as in relation based on similarities and differences

comparison as in qualities that are comparable

• "no comparison between the two books"
• "beyond compare"

Synonyms

• comparequalities that are comparable; examine and note the similarities or differences of; be comparable; consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb
• equivalencea state of being essentially equal or equivalent; essential equality and interchangeability ; qualities that are comparable
• comparabilityqualities that are comparable