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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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Planned capital spending this year is larger relative to its market value or revenue compared with Google’s parent, Alphabet, Microsoft or Amazon.com.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"We had two weeks of relative normality," said Lloyd.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In addition to calculating where bitcoin stands today relative to its fair value, the model is also helpful in projecting its possible future return.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Human metabolomic data showed the most pronounced relative decline in phosphatidylcholine levels among women around the time of menopause.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

This did not suit Jo at all, but she accepted the place since nothing better appeared and, to every one’s surprise, got on remarkably well with her irascible relative.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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