Adjective

comparable (comparative more comparable, superlative most comparable)

  1. Able to be compared (to); similar (to).
    An elephant is comparable in size to a double-decker bus.
    You can't say that robbing a bank is like pickpocketing—the two are just not comparable.
  2. (mathematics) Constituting a pair in a particular partial order.
    Six and forty-two are comparable in the divides order, but six and nine are not.
  3. (grammar) Said of an adjective that can take the three degrees of comparison.
    "Big" is a comparable adjective, since it can take the forms "bigger" and "biggest"; but "unique" is not comparable, except in disputed, but common, usage.

Related terms

Noun

comparable (plural comparables)

  1. Something suitable for comparison
    • 2009 January 2, Fred A. Bernstein, “Catskill Home Prices: How Low Will They Go?”, New York Times:
      And the appraiser said he couldn't come up with comparables, because there hadn't been any sales nearby in several months.

French

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Mon Jul 26 23:19:08 2010

Comparable - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Comparable

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Look up comparable in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

Comparable may refer to:

  • Comparability, in mathematics
  • Comparative, in grammar, a word that denotes the degree by which an entity has a property greater or less in extent than another
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Mon Jul 26 04:05:28 2010

What scale of train set is comparable to the match box cars scale?
Q. I want to build a play set for my 8 yr old , allowing her to use her matchboxes as the cars on the set. Although I'm not quite sure which scale of trains & buildings would be most comparable HO scale, N scale, Z scale ... could someone please help me? Thank you!
Asked by Tracie N - Mon Jul 7 09:34:49 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Matchbox cars were sized to fit the box, so smaller cars got made larger, larger ones smaller -- pick the one that looks right to you. That said, hobby shops and Wal-Mart are now carrying many 1/87 automobiles (HO scale). The Wal-Mart ones are cheaper, but the hobby shop ones are usually more detailed. For an 8 year old I'd choose HO scale or even 3 rail O scale, depending on her fine motor skills. I used to work in a hobby shop, and found that little hands worked best with big trains because it was easier for the kids to rerail the trains. The larger trains are also made to stand up to being played with. HO has a slight cost advantage, but the 3 rail actually can take sharper curves. HO's practical & train set minimum radius curve is… [cont.]
Answered by Will See - Fri Jul 11 08:35:11 2008

How bad do IVs hurt and what are they comparable to?
Q. I am having surgery in a few days and I am really nervous about the IV. What is the pain comparable to? Is it worse than a cortizone injection?
Asked by Taylor - Thu Dec 10 19:53:49 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've had IVs for Iron transfusions I have received, as well as once or twice as a child for various medical treatments. Its not overly painful at all. Besides the initial pick and minute pain of the needle you should be fine. I always put lots of pressure on the wound after the needle has been removed, so that it won't bruise or be as sore. For those with extra needle phobia there is always a topical anesthetic. You can request it from the nurse or doctor for the initial puncture. My sister asked for it when she got a flu shot a few years ago, worked like a charm for her, no pain. CVS Pharmacy, if there is one in your area, sells alcohol swabs with Benzocaine (an anesthetic). My diabetic Grandmother uses it with her injections. You could… [cont.]
Answered by kurojin2 - Thu Dec 10 20:50:24 2009

Is a buyer's real estate agent required to provide them with a comparable market analysis?
Q. My friends real estate agent wouldn't give them a comparable market analysis before they made an offer on a house. Is the agent required to provide that? This is in California. They feel as though the agent was trying to inflate the offer by not showing them recent sales info. They have been working with the agent for a while and they have signed a paper/agreement for the agent to represent them as buyers. They already made the offer on the house and now are negotiating the sellers counter offer. To the comment below, its my understanding agents do work for the buyers for free, its the seller that pays.
Asked by Amos R - Fri Feb 13 14:33:39 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would tell your friends to find an honest realtor who willingly share the value of surrounding homes in comparison to the home they are thinking of buying This shoud be a no brainer for the Realtor who is he looking out for himself or what is best for the clients.
Answered by rltrmrk - Fri Feb 13 14:44:47 2009

From Yahoo Answer Search: "comparable"
Thu Jul 29 08:50:10 2010

K-Bryant vs D-Wade - Kansas City Star
uponfurtherreview.kansascity.com
K-Bryant vs D-Wade - Kansas City Star
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:30:20 GMT+00:00
Kansas City Star So, there is no way you should expect the two to be comparable early in their careers. At the same time, it would be unfair to take only ages 22-28 (Wade's ...
How Expensive Is Flying Out Of Charlotte? We Compare! - FOX Charlotte
foxcharlotte.com
How Expensive Is Flying Out Of Charlotte? We Compare! - FOX Charlotte
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:31:14 GMT+00:00
! FOX Charlotte But Pam Walton, with AAA Travel, says that perception is changing, flying out of Charlotte is pretty comparable to the other destinations. ...
BJ's Posts Soft Sales - Zacks.com
zacks.com
BJ's Posts Soft Sales - Zacks.com
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:39:03 GMT+00:00
Zacks.com After registering a growth of 6.8% in May 2010, BJ's experienced soft comparable club sales growth of 3.8% in June. For the twenty-two week period comps ...

From Google News Search: "comparable"
Sat Jul 17 10:33:12 2010

Comparable Size 800x600 jpg
bcchardware.com
Comparable Size 800x600 jpg
600px x 450px | 55.90kB

[source page]



Comparable Costs png
scottishnappy.co.uk
Comparable Costs png
310px x 570px | 50.70kB

[source page]

the expense for disposables was over a two and a half year period while our customers would use nappies for just two years

comparablerates png
onemanandasolution.com
comparablerates​ png
471px x 686px | 144.80kB

[source page]

Holiday rates are applied on rare occassion and amount to 2 times your normal hourly rate rates vary by client company and rate plan OMS

From Yahoo Image Search: "comparable"
Sat Jul 17 10:33:12 2010

John Lott's Website: Dems pushing for Comparable worth law
johnrlott.blogspot.com
John Lott's Website: Dems pushing for Comparable worth law

John Lott

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:55:00 GM

". Comparable. worth" is completely different, and subjective. Back in the early 1980s,I had an office job at 50k/year and on acquaintance was making about 50k driving a truck. Yes, I thibk the "worth" of our jobs was roughly equivalent ...

HP CB436A toner cartridge, comparable price now! | Canada Ink ...
blog.123inkcartridges.ca
HP CB436A toner cartridge, comparable price now! | Canada Ink ...

wendyj

ue, 20 Jul 2010 20:37:00 GM

HP CB436A toner cartridge on sale, we sell it at a . comparable. price now!

Earnings Scorecard: Yum! Analyst Blog | Stock Market News ...
straightstocks.com
Earnings Scorecard: Yum! Analyst Blog | Stock Market News ...

Zacks Market Commentaries

ue, 27 Jul 2010 18:32:01 GM

Yum! remains on course to achieving its annual earnings per share growth target of at least 12% through unit development, . comparable. -store sales growth, restaurant operating margin expansion, and share repurchases. ...

From Google Blog Search: "comparable"
Wed Jul 28 14:38:34 2010