as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
if you consider the multimillionaire's yearly income, we're living in comparative poverty
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The analyst also raised the price target to $1,070 from $980 to account for the rise in comparative valuation multiples.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2024
In addition, the lack of an effective primary care infrastructure plays a big role in exacerbating a comparative absence of preventive screening and higher-quality disease management.
—Nick Thomas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Comparative Negligence Austin operates under the Texas comparative negligence rule, which allows for the possibility that more than one party may share responsibility for an accident.
—Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Third, offer a proven method, such as the 1-3-1 model: one problem or challenge, three options weighing pros and cons, and one best solution based on comparative analysis.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2024
In addition, the lack of an effective primary care infrastructure plays a big role in exacerbating a comparative absence of preventive screening and higher-quality disease management.
—Nick Thomas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Comparative Negligence Austin operates under the Texas comparative negligence rule, which allows for the possibility that more than one party may share responsibility for an accident.
—Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Third, offer a proven method, such as the 1-3-1 model: one problem or challenge, three options weighing pros and cons, and one best solution based on comparative analysis.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Comparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparative. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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