A comparison is the act of examining two or more things to see their similarities and differences. It can also be a statement that says one thing is like another.
From Latin *comparatio* “a bringing together,” from *comparare* “to compare.” It keeps the idea of placing things side by side in thought.
Every comparison quietly asks two questions: ‘How are they alike?’ and ‘Which do I prefer?’ The second question can sneak in even when you don’t intend to judge, which is why comparisons can be emotionally loaded.
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