direct comparison

Frequency: 8.014.9 per million words

A comparison between two things that are closely related or similar.

comparisonADJECTIVE + NOUN

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direct

Examples (10)

  • It's difficult to make a direct comparison—the two things are so different.
  • The study allows for a direct comparison between the two treatment methods.
  • To get a true sense of their performance, a direct comparison is necessary.
  • The website provides a direct comparison of prices from different airlines.
  • Without standardized data, a direct comparison of the results is impossible.
  • Can we really make a direct comparison between their leadership styles?
  • A direct comparison of the two novels reveals similar themes about social class.
  • The next report will offer a direct comparison of this year's sales figures with last year's.
  • By placing the samples side-by-side, we can conduct a direct comparison of their textures.
  • What the data lacks is a direct comparison that would highlight the most effective strategy.