compared to
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or compared with
: in relation to (something else) : measured or judged against (something else)
I'm a slob compared to my roommate.
This rain is nothing compared to what we got yesterday.
Today's quiz was easy compared with the last one.
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Osvaldo Valdes, Hollywood No mandate for Trump Donald Trump’s final share of the votes cast is 50% compared to 48.4% for Kamala Harris, a margin of 1.6%.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
With a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.4 compared to SPY’s 28.1, SCHD provides a cost-effective option for investors seeking less expensive companies.
SCHD and SPY differ significantly in sector allocations and the average market capitalization of their holdings.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Salesforce data shows that online sales are up about 4% to start the season, compared to 2% this time last year, according to Reuters .
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
By the numbers: 63% of holiday shoppers are expected to shop both online and in-store compared to 22% of consumers who are shopping exclusively online, a RetailMeNot survey of 1,200 adults found.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 29 Nov. 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
With a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.4 compared to SPY’s 28.1, SCHD provides a cost-effective option for investors seeking less expensive companies.
SCHD and SPY differ significantly in sector allocations and the average market capitalization of their holdings.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Salesforce data shows that online sales are up about 4% to start the season, compared to 2% this time last year, according to Reuters .
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
By the numbers: 63% of holiday shoppers are expected to shop both online and in-store compared to 22% of consumers who are shopping exclusively online, a RetailMeNot survey of 1,200 adults found.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Compared to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compared%20to. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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