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Definition of comparability

comparability

/ˌkɑːm.pɚ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
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Adverb:comparably
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Plural:comparabilities
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Adjective:comparable
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comparability Lexical Profile

comparability Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being similar enough or measured by uniform standards so as to allow a valid, meaningful comparison.

Example

"Standardized accounting practices ensure the comparability of financial statements across different international markets."

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• Rhymes for comparability

• Nearby Words

companionably
companionship
company
comparability
comparable
comparably
comparative

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin comparabilitas, derived from Latin comparabilis ('worthy to be compared'), from comparare ('to pair, match, or compare').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Comparability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/comparability
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