definition of
[comparison]

[1] #1 comparison n. [comparing] the act of examining resemblances; "they made a comparison of noise levels"; "the fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator". wn

[2] #2 comparison n. relation based on similarities and differences. wn

[3] #3 comparison n. [compare, equivalence, comparability] qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare". wn