comparable

/ˈkɒmpərəbl/ adjective

Definition

› similar in size, amount, or quality to something else: Our prices are comparable to those in other shops. The two experiences are not comparable.

(Definition of comparable adjective from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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