in relation to
idiom
formal
1
—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)
The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.
2
—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else
understanding literature in relation to history
3
: about (something or someone) : in reference to
I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
He has since been charged with murder in relation to seven of the deaths.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Vallow Daybell is already serving three life sentences in relation to a case in Idaho.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said all six patients the hospital treated in relation to the shooting are in good condition.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
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“In relation to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20relation%20to. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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