in relation to

idiom

formal

—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)

The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.

—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else

understanding literature in relation to history

: about (something or someone) : in reference to

I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.

Examples of in relation to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sunderland says all forms of human energy exist in relation to one another. —

Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 Vang also faces neglect charges in relation to Elijah’s disappearance. —

David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2024 Among those present was Sergei Kislyak, then the Russian ambassador to the U.S. Advertisement Simes was never charged with any crime in relation to the investigation. —

Eric Tucker and David Klepper, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2024 The company’s unparalleled manufacturing capabilities, combined with the strategic importance of its product, puts it in a fraught position in relation to the tensions between the U.S. and China. —

Tharin Pillay, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in relation to

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