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comparable

[kom-per-uh-buhl, kuhm-pair-] / ˈkɒm pər ə bəl, kəmˈpɛər- /




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Clearly, if comparable data were readily available for income and wealth holdings, the top 5% on the wealth side would be much greater.

From MarketWatch

MERS’ overall investment returns of 7.1% for the decade ended June 30 are in line with comparable public pensions, thanks largely to its substantial stock portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite rising levels of educational attainment, U.S. middle-aged adults showed declines in episodic memory -- a pattern not observed in most comparable countries.

From Science Daily

The findings indicate that early populations in the region had cognitive and technical abilities comparable to those of early humans in Africa and Europe.

From Science Daily

A comparable amount of CO2 can be stored, to the volume of oil and gas that's been extracted, he added, suggesting an operational lifespan for CCS sites of 10 to 30 years.

From BBC