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Definition comparable in American English

comparable adjective

adjective
/ˈkɑmp(ə)rəb(ə)l/
1

fairly similar to another thing, so that it is reasonable to compare them

Example

The two of them are in comparable financial situations.

Example

The salary is comparable with that of a junior doctor.

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2

equal to something else in quality or importance

Example

No comparable studies exist.

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Definition comparable in American English