Definitions of comparing
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the act of examining resemblances
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synonyms:
comparison
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likening
the act of comparing similarities
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analogy
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
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collation
careful examination and comparison to note points of disagreement
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confrontation
a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison
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contrast
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
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type of:
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examination, scrutiny
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
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