1. the act of examining two or more things to identify similarities and differences
Usage: plural of comparison
2. statements or observations that show how things are similar or different
Usage: plural of comparison

Examples

• The teacher asked students to make comparisons between the two novels.
• Price comparisons showed that the local store was cheaper.
• Her comparisons of different cities helped us choose where to move.
• The report included detailed comparisons of student test scores.
• Making comparisons between siblings can be harmful to their self-esteem.
• The magazine featured comparisons of various smartphone models.