comparable
adjective
com·pa·ra·ble
ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl 
also
kəm-ˈpa-rə-bəl
-ˈper-ə-
1
: capable of or suitable for comparison
The situations are not at all comparable.
comparableness
noun
Examples of comparable in a Sentence
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The average salary of a state employee in Oklahoma is significantly lower than comparable jobs in other sectors, according to a study by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 15 Feb. 2026
The retail giant sells comparable brands to those at Costco, and there's no membership requirement.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Both tracks follow a pilot-scale validation model intended to generate comparable data on durability, environmental impact, cost and scalability.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for comparable
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comparable. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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comparable
adjective
com·pa·ra·ble
ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl
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