Meaning & Definition of word "Compare"

Compare

/kəmˈpɛr/

1. to examine the similarities and/or differences of two or more items.
- Example: She decided to compare the prices of the products before making a purchase.
2. to liken or equate one thing to another.
- Example: He compared the situation to a rollercoaster ride, full of ups and downs.
3. to measure or estimate the similarity or dissimilarity between two or more items.
- Example: The researchers aimed to compare the effectiveness of two different medications.
4. to state that one thing is better or worse than another.
- Example: It's not fair to compare her achievements to his; they had very different circumstances.

From Latin 'comparare', meaning 'to liken, to arrange together'.

compare notes:

To discuss or exchange ideas and opinions with someone.

compare apples and oranges:

To highlight the impossibility of comparing two dissimilar items.

compare with:

To assess the similarities and differences with something else.

comparison:

The act of comparing two or more items.

comparable:

Able to be likened to another; similar.

comparative:

Relating to the assessment of similarities or differences.

Meaning: To throw in the ring

Example Sentence: Let’s compare these two ideas and throw in the ring for the project.

Meaning: Match up

Example Sentence: Let’s match up our experiences and see how we compare.