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Definition comparable in British English

comparable adjective

adjective
/ˈkɒmp(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 a comparable financial situation.

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 British English