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Narrower term 5

Analogy 76% connected

A resemblance of relations; an agreement or likeness between things in some circumstances or effects, when the things are otherwise entirely differen…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Collation 76% connected

The act of collating or comparing; a comparison of one copy er thing (as of a book, or manuscript) with another of a like kind; comparison, in genera…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Confrontation 76% connected

Act of confrontating.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Contrast 76% connected

To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Likening 76% connected

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Broader term 2

Examination 76% connected

The act of examining, or state of being examined; a careful search, investigation, or inquiry; scrutiny by study or experiment.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Scrutiny 76% connected

Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Compare 74% connected

To examine the character or qualities of, as of two or more persons or things, for the purpose of discovering their resemblances or differences; to b…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Compare 74% connected

To examine the character or qualities of, as of two or more persons or things, for the purpose of discovering their resemblances or differences; to b…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Comparison 92% connected

The act of comparing; an examination of two or more objects with the view of discovering the resemblances or differences; relative estimate.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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