as in proportional
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree though his new job pays less, the pay is at least commensurable with the amount of work and the level of stress he must contend with

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Recent Examples of commensurable Such dual-economy arrangements later allowed the great imperial powers to make their commitment to free exchange, and to a degree of pluralism, commensurable with their ongoing subjugation of native peoples. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024 Once the germ reached the seething colonies of commensurable rodents, fattened on the empire’s giant stores of grain, the mortality was unstoppable. Kyle Harper, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2017 That was out of the question—their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws. The New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2021
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Adjective
  • Reform strategists are eyeing next year’s elections for the Welsh Parliament, or Senedd, under a proportional voting system that is much more favorable to small parties than the one used for British general elections.
    Stephen Castle, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
  • The tariffs would be proportional to the tariffs individual countries place on inported American goods.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Close pay gaps Every organization can introduce compensation structures commensurate with their long-term contribution to the common good.
    IESE Business School, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The case and dial are in excellent overall condition, showing some wear commensurate with its age.
    Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Preparing for an economic downturn is comparable to training before a major competition.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • However, my private insurance is about $140 per month and is comparable to what my coverage was in the U.S.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The White House leader had nevertheless previously signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain, which has a much more balanced trading relationship with the U.S. — CNBC’s Silvia Amaro contributed reporting to this story.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
  • This ensures that every coaching session stays focused on your growth, not on trying to maintain a balanced exchange.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

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“Commensurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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