A careful comparison of the two historical maps revealed that the river's course had shifted significantly over two centuries.
对这两幅历史地图的仔细比较显示，河流的河道在两个世纪中发生了显著变化。
Economists studying two neighboring towns with nearly identical demographics found that the town which introduced free public Wi-Fi in its downtown area saw a measurable increase in foot traffic and dwell time at local cafes, while the comparison town, which did not introduce free Wi-Fi, saw no similar increase.
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Which choice best defines “comparison”?
C — The act of comparing. “comparison” means the act of comparing.
Which word means “the act of comparing”?
A — comparison. “comparison” means the act of comparing.
comparison — the act of comparing. In Chinese: 比较，对照.
comparison is pronounced /kəmˈpærɪsn/.
A careful comparison of the two historical maps revealed that the river's course had shifted significantly over two centuries. (对这两幅历史地图的仔细比较显示，河流的河道在两个世纪中发生了显著变化。)
contrast, analogy, likeness — all close in meaning to comparison (the act of comparing).
Yes. comparison 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.