compare; proportion
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to compare; to contrast
neutralUsed to analyze similarities and differences between two or more things, often for evaluation or clarification.
We can compare ancient and modern poetry.
The teacher asked us to contrast the differences between the new and old textbooks.
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This article shows the different lives of urban and rural areas through contrast.
It is necessary to compare the prices of different brands before shopping.
He likes to learn by comparing his own works with those of others.
noun
proportion; ratio
neutralUsed to describe the quantitative relationship between two groups or quantities.
The proportion of participants between the two sides in this competition is one to four.
The proportion between cost and profit for this project is not very reasonable.
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The teacher counted the proportion of male and female students in the class.
There are strict standards for the proportion of sugar and water in this drink.
The scale on the map shows the proportion between actual distance and map distance.