comparability

noun

com·​pa·​ra·​bil·​i·​ty ˌkäm-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce comparability (audio)
also
kəm-ˌpa-rə- How to pronounce comparability (audio)
-ˌper-ə-
Synonyms of comparabilitynext
: the quality or state of being comparable

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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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This approach delivers data with the highest possible direct comparability and the minimum of confounding effects from things like shadows. — Elizabeth Duffy, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 The comparability assessment in Medtronic II is based largely on inference. — Ryan Finley, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026 The accounting treatment removes the tariff impact from underlying cost of sales and inventory balances and ensures comparability of underlying year-on-year performance. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 The World's Best Hospitals 2026 ranking includes hospitals from across the world and were selected based on multiple comparability factors, such as standard of living/life expectancy, population size, number of hospitals and data availability. — Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comparability

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of comparability was in 1843

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“Comparability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comparability. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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