relative

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Household debt is at quarter-century lows relative to the economy, and liquid assets exceed 2019 inflation-adjusted levels, indicating spending power.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Offsetting credit factors included the museum’s “very high debt relative to both cash and investments and to operations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Seaspan operates long-term charters with major liners, offering stable cash flows and counter-cyclical earnings relative to shipbuilders, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The star ratings are the official quality ratings maintained by the federal government and widely used by members of the U.S. public when choosing a facility for themselves or a relative.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Other tempo markings are verbal descriptions which are more relative and subjective.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones