比較(ひかく)対象(たいしょう)

ひかくたいしょう
noun
object of comparison, basis for comparison
cognition
1. object of comparison, basis for comparison
The thing or person being compared to another. Used when discussing what is being used as a reference point in a comparison.
比較(ひかく)対象(たいしょう)がないと判断(はんだん)しにくい。
It's hard to judge without a basis for comparison.
この二(ふた)つの製品(せいひん)を比較(ひかく)対象(たいしょう)として選(えら)んだ。
I chose these two products as the objects of comparison.
去年(きょねん)のデータを比較(ひかく)対象(たいしょう)にして、今年(ことし)の成績(せいせき)を評価(ひょうか)した。
We evaluated this year's results using last year's data as a basis for comparison.

Usage

Common in academic, business, and analytical discussions. Often used when explaining what is being compared or when noting that a comparison cannot be made due to the lack of an appropriate reference.

Common collocations

  • 比較(ひかく)対象(たいしょう)にする (to use as a basis for comparison)
  • 比較(ひかく)対象(たいしょう)がない (to have no basis for comparison)
  • 比較(ひかく)対象(たいしょう)として選(えら)ぶ (to choose as an object of comparison)

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 対照(たいしょう) (contrast)
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