comparison comparison /kəmˈpɛrəsən/

noun

1. () The act of examining resemblances  ( comparing , comparison )
   the act of examining resemblances
    They made a comparison of noise levels
   they made a comparison of noise levels
    The fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator
   the fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator
   
2. () Relation based on similarities and differences  ( comparison )
   relation based on similarities and differences
   
3. Qualities that are comparable  ( comparability , compare , comparison , equivalence )
   qualities that are comparable
    No comparison between the two books
   no comparison between the two books
    Beyond compare
   beyond compare