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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.
比較対象がないと判断しにくい。
It's hard to judge without a basis for comparison.
この二つの製品を比較対象として選んだ。
I chose these two products as the objects of comparison.
去年のデータを比較対象にして、今年の成績を評価した。
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:
- 比較対象にする (to use as a basis for comparison)
- 比較対象がない (to have no basis for comparison)
- 比較対象として選ぶ (to choose as an object of comparison)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 比較: comparison — the act of comparing
- 対照: contrast — comparing differences specifically