as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
there's little comparability between the two vehicles: one's basic transportation and the other's a luxurious salon on wheels
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Recent Examples of comparability
The current accounting system for supply chain emissions relies on data that often lacks accuracy, granularity, and comparability.
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Judith Magyar, Forbes, 17 July 2023
That’s by design, to ensure comparability over time and with other organizations.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 12 July 2023
Citi is exemplary at reporting several versions of their emissions measure, which, in turn, enables some degree of cross-bank comparability.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
Often, the quest for comparability has devolved into a checklist about company intent.
—Daryl Collins, Fortune, 23 June 2023
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Judith Magyar, Forbes, 17 July 2023
That’s by design, to ensure comparability over time and with other organizations.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 12 July 2023
Citi is exemplary at reporting several versions of their emissions measure, which, in turn, enables some degree of cross-bank comparability.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
Often, the quest for comparability has devolved into a checklist about company intent.
—Daryl Collins, Fortune, 23 June 2023
See all Example Sentences for comparability
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“Comparability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparability. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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