The geologist compared the mineral compositions of rock samples from different volcanic eruptions to identify common origins.
地质学家比较了不同火山喷发岩石样本的矿物成分，以确定它们共同的起源。
Nutrition researcher Priya Nair found that participants who ate breakfast reported higher energy levels throughout the morning compared with those who skipped it.
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A city compared the number of streetlights repaired per month before and after switching to a new maintenance contractor:
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A transit agency compared average weekday ridership on a subway line before and after fares were reduced by 20%:
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Which choice best defines “compared”?
C — Past tense of compare; examined similarities and differences. “compared” means past tense of compare; examined similarities and differences.
Which word means “past tense of compare; examined similarities and differences”?
A — compared. “compared” means past tense of compare; examined similarities and differences.
compared — past tense of compare; examined similarities and differences. In Chinese: 比较了，对比了.
compared is pronounced /kəmˈpeəd/.
The geologist compared the mineral compositions of rock samples from different volcanic eruptions to identify common origins. (地质学家比较了不同火山喷发岩石样本的矿物成分，以确定它们共同的起源。)
contrasted, measured, juxtaposed — all close in meaning to compared (past tense of compare; examined similarities and differences).
ignored, overlooked — each the opposite of compared (past tense of compare; examined similarities and differences).
Yes. compared is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.