comparability
noun
com·pa·ra·bil·i·ty
ˌkäm-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
also kəm-ˌpa-rə-,
-ˌper-ə-
: the quality or state of being comparable
Examples of comparability in a Sentence
there's little comparability between the two vehicles: one's basic transportation and the other's a luxurious salon on wheels
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Ensuring consistency and comparability during CTs can be further complicated by intricate production processes.
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Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The country's consumer price index, harmonized for comparability across the euro zone, had come in at 2.3% in March on an annual basis.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Most clubs pay little or no corporation tax – using pre-tax loss allows for greater comparability.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
First, comparability allows capital allocators to more effectively identify and fund projects with the greatest potential for positive outcomes.
—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The country's consumer price index, harmonized for comparability across the euro zone, had come in at 2.3% in March on an annual basis.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Most clubs pay little or no corporation tax – using pre-tax loss allows for greater comparability.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
First, comparability allows capital allocators to more effectively identify and fund projects with the greatest potential for positive outcomes.
—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comparability
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“Comparability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comparability. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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