Definition of comparing Comparing

/kʌmpɛˈɹɪŋ/ - [kumpering] - com•par•ing

We found 4 definitions of comparing from 4 different sources.

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What does comparing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

comparing - 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"
  comparison
  scrutiny, examination a prolonged intense look
  likening the act of comparing similarities
  analogy drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect; "the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brain"; "the models show by analogy how matter is built up"
  collation careful examination and comparison to note points of disagreement
  confrontation a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • comparing (Verb)
    Present participle of compare.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • comparing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Compare

Part of speech

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  • comparing, verb, gerund of compare (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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