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  • Comparison function
  • In applied mathematics, comparison functions are several classes of continuous functions, which are used in stability theory to characterize the stability

    Comparison function

    Comparison_function

  • Anonymous function
  • Function definition that is not bound to an identifier

    anonymous comparison function expression passed as an argument to a generic sort function is often more concise than creating a named comparison function. Consider

    Anonymous function

    Anonymous_function

  • Three-way comparison
  • Computing operation which compares two values

    difference" is extended to arbitrary comparison functions by the standard sorting function qsort, which takes a comparison function as an argument and requires

    Three-way comparison

    Three-way_comparison

  • Comparison of cryptographic hash functions
  • Tables comparing general and technical information for common hashes

    counts message length in bytes, not in bits like the other hash functions in the comparison. It can hence handle eight times longer messages than a 128-bit

    Comparison of cryptographic hash functions

    Comparison_of_cryptographic_hash_functions

  • Higher-order function
  • Function that takes one or more functions as an input or that outputs a function

    sort, which take a comparison function as a parameter, allowing the programmer to separate the sorting algorithm from the comparisons of the items being

    Higher-order function

    Higher-order_function

  • MapReduce
  • Parallel programming model

    ran and sorted using the application's comparison function. The framework calls the application's Reduce function once for each unique key in the sorted

    MapReduce

    MapReduce

  • Sorting algorithm
  • Algorithm that arranges lists in order

    Usually, when elements have no reliable comparison function (crowdsourced preferences like voting systems), comparisons are very costly (sports), or when it

    Sorting algorithm

    Sorting algorithm

    Sorting_algorithm

  • Fisher–Yates shuffle
  • Algorithm for shuffling a finite sequence

    support sorting with user-specified comparison functions is to shuffle a list by sorting it with a comparison function that returns random values. However

    Fisher–Yates shuffle

    Fisher–Yates shuffle

    Fisher–Yates_shuffle

  • Qsort
  • Standard library function in the C programming language

    standard library function that implements a sorting algorithm for arrays of arbitrary objects according to a user-provided comparison function. It is named

    Qsort

    Qsort

  • Sort (C++)
  • Function for sorting in C++ standard library

    sort is a generic function in the C++ Standard Library for doing comparison sorting. The function originated in the Standard Template Library (STL). The

    Sort (C++)

    Sort_(C++)

  • Comparison sort
  • Type of sorting algorithm that works by comparing pairs of elements

    Despite these limitations, comparison sorts offer the notable practical advantage that control over the comparison function allows sorting of many different

    Comparison sort

    Comparison sort

    Comparison_sort

  • Erlang (programming language)
  • Programming language

    Front is less than Pivot." ++ is the list concatenation operator. A comparison function can be used for more complicated structures for the sake of readability

    Erlang (programming language)

    Erlang (programming language)

    Erlang_(programming_language)

  • Urban areas in the European Union
  • a mix agglomerations, cities proper and metropolitan areas. For comparison, Function Urban Area (FUA) population figures by Eurostat are also provided

    Urban areas in the European Union

    Urban_areas_in_the_European_Union

  • Hash function security summary
  • Publicly known attacks against cryptographic hash functions

    cryptographic hash functions. Note that not all entries may be up to date. For a summary of other hash function parameters, see comparison of cryptographic

    Hash function security summary

    Hash_function_security_summary

  • Comparison of programming languages (string functions)
  • Concatenation below. The most basic example of a string function is the length(string) function. This function returns the length of a string literal. e.g. length("hello

    Comparison of programming languages (string functions)

    Comparison_of_programming_languages_(string_functions)

  • Secure Hash Algorithms
  • Family of cryptographic hash functions

    SHA-0: A retronym applied to the original version of the 160-bit hash function published in 1993 under the name "SHA". It was withdrawn shortly after

    Secure Hash Algorithms

    Secure_Hash_Algorithms

  • Utility
  • Concept in economics and decision theory

    water. Thus, ordinal utility utilizes comparisons, such as "preferred to", "no more", "less than", etc. If a function u ( x ) {\displaystyle u(x)} is ordinal

    Utility

    Utility

  • Perfect hash function
  • Hash function without any collisions

    In computer science, a perfect hash function h for a set S is a hash function that maps distinct elements in S to a set of m integers, with no collisions

    Perfect hash function

    Perfect hash function

    Perfect_hash_function

  • AVL tree
  • Self-balancing binary search tree

    to employ a comparison function which establishes a total order (or at least a total preorder) on the set of keys. The number of comparisons required for

    AVL tree

    AVL tree

    AVL_tree

  • Class kappa function
  • some special comparison functions. Class K {\displaystyle {\mathcal {K}}} functions belong to this family: Definition: a continuous function α : [ 0 , a

    Class kappa function

    Class_kappa_function

  • Comparison of file comparison tools
  • software Comparison of disk cloning software Comparison of hex editors Ediff requires a diff utility to function. As of December 2017, diff is not bundled

    Comparison of file comparison tools

    Comparison_of_file_comparison_tools

  • Map (higher-order function)
  • Computer programming function

    Bool) -> List a -> List a, which sorts a list based on a provided comparison function. The mathematical basis of maps allow for a number of optimizations

    Map (higher-order function)

    Map_(higher-order_function)

  • Stochastic transitivity
  • Randomized transitivity in paired comparisons

    is some increasing and symmetric[clarification needed] function (called a comparison function), and μ : A → R {\displaystyle \mu :{\mathcal {A}}\to \mathbb

    Stochastic transitivity

    Stochastic_transitivity

  • Schwartzian transform
  • Programming idiom for efficiently sorting a list by a computed key

    as follows: function naiveCompare(file a, file b) { return modificationTime(a) < modificationTime(b) } // Assume that sort(list, comparisonPredicate) sorts

    Schwartzian transform

    Schwartzian_transform

  • Function (mathematics)
  • Association of one output to each input

    mathematics, a function from a set X to a set Y assigns to each element of X exactly one element of Y. The set X is called the domain of the function and the

    Function (mathematics)

    Function_(mathematics)

  • Direct function
  • Alternate way to define a function in APL

    A direct function (dfn, pronounced "dee fun") is an alternative way to define a function and operator (a higher-order function) in the programming language

    Direct function

    Direct_function

  • Timing attack
  • Cryptographic attack

    OpenBSD's timingsafe_bcmp() and timingsafe_memcmp. On other systems, the comparison function from cryptographic libraries like OpenSSL and libsodium can be used

    Timing attack

    Timing attack

    Timing_attack

  • Logistic function
  • S-shaped curve

    A logistic function or logistic curve is a common S-shaped curve (sigmoid curve) with the equation f ( x ) = L 1 + e − k ( x − x 0 ) {\displaystyle f(x)={\frac

    Logistic function

    Logistic function

    Logistic_function

  • Huber loss
  • Loss function used in robust regression

    Huber loss function is used in robust statistics, M-estimation and additive modelling. Winsorizing Robust regression M-estimator Visual comparison of different

    Huber loss

    Huber_loss

  • Function object
  • Programming construct

    usually with the same syntax (a function parameter that can also be a function). In some languages, particularly C++, function objects are often called functors

    Function object

    Function_object

  • Relational operator
  • Programming language construct

    comparison between two data items, say a and b, the usual convention is to assign −1 if a < b, 0 if a = b and 1 if a > b. For example, the C function

    Relational operator

    Relational_operator

  • Continuous function
  • Mathematical function with no sudden changes

    a continuous function is a function such that a small variation of the argument induces a small variation of the value of the function. This implies

    Continuous function

    Continuous_function

  • Comparison of programming languages (associative array)
  • the comparison function. The third-party library ExtLib provides a polymorphic version of functional maps, called PMap, which is given a comparison function

    Comparison of programming languages (associative array)

    Comparison_of_programming_languages_(associative_array)

  • Z-order curve
  • Mapping function that preserves data point locality

    the original (unsorted) database records. With a general record comparison function (greater-less-equal, in the sense of z-value), complications with

    Z-order curve

    Z-order curve

    Z-order_curve

  • Empty string
  • Unique string of length zero

    which there is only one possible empty string. However, a "string comparison function" would indicate that all of these representatives are equal to each

    Empty string

    Empty_string

  • Comparison of programming languages
  • "Codewalk: First-Class Functions in Go". Go supports first class functions, higher-order functions, user-defined function types, function literals, closures

    Comparison of programming languages

    Comparison_of_programming_languages

  • List of Nvidia graphics processing units
  • CPUs. The GPUs: 7100 GS, 7300 GS, 7300 GT, 7500 LE, & 7600 LE can only function in SLI mode through the PCIe slot (bridgeless). All other GPUs that support

    List of Nvidia graphics processing units

    List_of_Nvidia_graphics_processing_units

  • Fold (higher-order function)
  • Family of higher-order functions

    In functional programming, a fold is a higher-order function that analyzes a recursive data structure and, through use of a given combining operation,

    Fold (higher-order function)

    Fold_(higher-order_function)

  • Big O notation
  • Describes approximate behavior of a function

    {\textstyle D,} and let g , {\textstyle g,} the comparison function, be a non-negative real valued function defined on the same set D . {\textstyle D.} Common

    Big O notation

    Big_O_notation

  • Nachbin's theorem
  • Theorem bounding the growth rate of analytic functions

    functions besides the exponential function. In general, a function Ψ ( t ) {\displaystyle \Psi (t)} is a comparison function if it has a series Ψ ( t ) = ∑

    Nachbin's theorem

    Nachbin's_theorem

  • Comparison of accounting software
  • other accounting packages. The comparison only focus considering financial and external accounting functions. No comparison is made for internal/management

    Comparison of accounting software

    Comparison_of_accounting_software

  • Variadic function
  • Function with variable number of arguments

    variadic function is a function of indefinite arity, i.e., one which accepts a variable number of arguments. Support for variadic functions differs widely

    Variadic function

    Variadic_function

  • Limit of a function
  • Point to which functions converge in analysis

    mathematics, the limit of a function is a fundamental concept in calculus and analysis concerning the behavior of that function near a particular input which

    Limit of a function

    Limit_of_a_function

  • Comparison of user features of messaging platforms
  • Comparison of user features of messaging platforms refers to a comparison of all the various user features of various electronic instant messaging platforms

    Comparison of user features of messaging platforms

    Comparison_of_user_features_of_messaging_platforms

  • Activation function
  • Artificial neural network node function

    In artificial neural networks, the activation function of a node is a function that calculates the output of the node based on its individual inputs and

    Activation function

    Activation function

    Activation_function

  • Inverse function theorem
  • Theorem in mathematics

    mathematical analysis, the inverse function theorem gives sufficient conditions for a function to have an inverse function. The essential idea is that if

    Inverse function theorem

    Inverse function theorem

    Inverse_function_theorem

  • Loss function
  • Mathematical relation assigning a probability event to a cost

    optimization and decision theory, a loss function or cost function (sometimes also called an error function) is a function that maps an event or values of one

    Loss function

    Loss function

    Loss_function

  • List of hash functions
  • checksum. Hash function security summary Secure Hash Algorithms NIST hash function competition Key derivation functions (category) "Hash functions". www.azillionmonkeys

    List of hash functions

    List_of_hash_functions

  • Associative containers (C++)
  • Class templates in the C++ programming language

    elements into a map using the insert function and searching for a key using a map iterator and the find function: import std; using TreeMapOfCharInt =

    Associative containers (C++)

    Associative_containers_(C++)

  • Taylor series
  • Mathematical approximation of a function

    of a function is an infinite sum of terms that are expressed in terms of the function's derivatives at a single point. For most common functions, the

    Taylor series

    Taylor series

    Taylor_series

  • Hyperbolic functions
  • Hyperbolic analogues of trigonometric functions

    In mathematics, hyperbolic functions are analogues of the ordinary trigonometric functions, but defined using the hyperbola rather than the circle. Just

    Hyperbolic functions

    Hyperbolic functions

    Hyperbolic_functions

  • Worst-case complexity
  • Upper bound on resources required by an algorithm

    {\displaystyle t_{\mathsf {A}}=O(g(n))} with a certain real valued comparison function g ( n ) {\displaystyle g(n)} and the meaning: There exists a positive

    Worst-case complexity

    Worst-case_complexity

  • Graham scan
  • Algorithm for computing convex hulls in a set of points

    slope of the line may be used. If numeric precision is at stake, the comparison function used by the sorting algorithm can use the sign of the cross product

    Graham scan

    Graham scan

    Graham_scan

  • Comparison of operating systems
  • These tables provide a comparison of operating systems, of computer devices, as listing general and technical information for a number of widely used and

    Comparison of operating systems

    Comparison_of_operating_systems

  • Gamma function
  • Extension of the factorial function

    gamma function (represented by ⁠ Γ {\displaystyle \Gamma } ⁠, capital Greek letter gamma) is the most common extension of the factorial function to complex

    Gamma function

    Gamma function

    Gamma_function

  • Calculus
  • Branch of mathematics

    of the function near that point. By finding the derivative of a function at every point in its domain, it is possible to produce a new function, called

    Calculus

    Calculus

  • Comparison of graphics file formats
  • This is a comparison of image file formats (graphics file formats). This comparison primarily features file formats for 2D images. Ownership of the format

    Comparison of graphics file formats

    Comparison_of_graphics_file_formats

  • HMAC
  • Computer communications authentication algorithm

    type of message authentication code (MAC) involving a cryptographic hash function and a secret cryptographic key. As with any MAC, it may be used to simultaneously

    HMAC

    HMAC

    HMAC

  • PAM library
  • type and the comparison function defining a total ordering on the key type. On top of the sequence interface, PAM also supports functions for ordered sets

    PAM library

    PAM_library

  • Cosmos (operating system)
  • Toolkit for building GUI and command-line based operating systems

    ways of writing a (slow) X# string length (strlen)function: // Method 1: using pure comparison function strlen { ESI = ESP[4] // get pointer to string passed

    Cosmos (operating system)

    Cosmos (operating system)

    Cosmos_(operating_system)

  • SHA-2
  • Set of cryptographic hash functions

    SHA-256 function. Wikifunctions has an SHA-384 function. Wikifunctions has an SHA-512 function. Comparison of cryptographic hash functions Comparison of cryptography

    SHA-2

    SHA-2

    SHA-2

  • Function point
  • Unit of measurement

    12, Issue 2. pp 13-22. Jeffrey, D.R, Low, G.C. and Barnes, M. "A comparison of function point counting techniques." IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering

    Function point

    Function_point

  • Jacobian matrix and determinant
  • Matrix of partial derivatives of a vector-valued function

    calculus, the Jacobian matrix (/dʒəˈkoʊbiən/, /dʒɪ-, jɪ-/) of a vector-valued function of several variables is the matrix of all its first-order partial derivatives

    Jacobian matrix and determinant

    Jacobian_matrix_and_determinant

  • Calculus of variations
  • Differential calculus on function spaces

    which are small changes in functions and functionals, to find maxima and minima of functionals: mappings from a set of functions to the real numbers. Functionals

    Calculus of variations

    Calculus_of_variations

  • Fubini's theorem
  • Conditions for switching order of integration in calculus

    was used by Leonhard Euler. More formally, the theorem states that if a function is Lebesgue integrable on a rectangle X × Y {\displaystyle X\times Y}

    Fubini's theorem

    Fubini's_theorem

  • Class kappa-ell function
  • some special comparison functions. Class K L {\displaystyle {\mathcal {KL}}} functions belong to this family: Definition: A continuous function β : [ 0 ,

    Class kappa-ell function

    Class_kappa-ell_function

  • Iverson bracket
  • Mathematical notation

    statement x = y. It maps any statement to a function of the free variables in that statement. This function is defined to take the value 1 for the values

    Iverson bracket

    Iverson_bracket

  • Lebesgue integral
  • Method of mathematical integration

    of a non-negative function of a single variable can be regarded, in the simplest case, as the area between the graph of that function and the x-axis. The

    Lebesgue integral

    Lebesgue integral

    Lebesgue_integral

  • SHA-1
  • Cryptographic hash function

    Wikifunctions has an SHA-1 function. In cryptography, SHA-1 (Secure Hash Algorithm 1) is a hash function which takes an input and produces a 160-bit (20-byte)

    SHA-1

    SHA-1

  • Cryptographic hash function
  • Hash function that is suitable for use in cryptography

    containing a comparison of cryptographic hash functions. MD5 was designed by Ronald Rivest in 1991 to replace an earlier hash function, MD4, and was

    Cryptographic hash function

    Cryptographic hash function

    Cryptographic_hash_function

  • Multiple comparisons problem
  • Statistical interpretation with many tests

    Multiple comparisons, multiplicity or multiple testing problem occurs when many statistical tests are performed on the same dataset. Each test has its

    Multiple comparisons problem

    Multiple comparisons problem

    Multiple_comparisons_problem

  • Gradient
  • Multivariate derivative (mathematics)

    scalar-valued differentiable function f {\displaystyle f} of several variables is the vector field (or vector-valued function) ∇ f {\displaystyle \nabla

    Gradient

    Gradient

    Gradient

  • PeeringDB
  • Database of internet interconnection elements

    Documentation". www.peeringdb.com. Retrieved 2023-03-08. peeringdb. "Add comparison function to assess datacenter connectivity attractiveness · Issue #1574 ·

    PeeringDB

    PeeringDB

  • Taylor's theorem
  • Approximation of a function by a polynomial

    theorem gives an approximation of a k {\textstyle k} -times differentiable function around a given point by a polynomial of degree k {\textstyle k} , called

    Taylor's theorem

    Taylor's theorem

    Taylor's_theorem

  • Implicit function theorem
  • On converting relations to functions of several real variables

    In multivariable calculus, the implicit function theorem is a theorem that provides sufficient conditions under which a planar curve specified by F ( x

    Implicit function theorem

    Implicit_function_theorem

  • Atan2
  • Arctangent function with two arguments

    In computing and mathematics, the function atan2 is the 2-argument arctangent. By definition, θ = atan2 ⁡ ( y , x ) {\displaystyle \theta =\operatorname

    Atan2

    Atan2

    Atan2

  • BLAKE (hash function)
  • Cryptographic hash function

    BLAKE is a cryptographic hash function based on Daniel J. Bernstein's ChaCha stream cipher, but a permuted copy of the input block, XORed with round constants

    BLAKE (hash function)

    BLAKE_(hash_function)

  • Phase (waves)
  • Elapsed fraction of a cycle of a periodic function

    and mathematics, the phase (symbol φ or ϕ) of a wave or other periodic function F {\displaystyle F} of some real variable t {\displaystyle t} (such as

    Phase (waves)

    Phase (waves)

    Phase_(waves)

  • MD5
  • Message-digest hashing algorithm

    Wikifunctions has a function related to this topic. The MD5 message-digest algorithm is a widely used hash function producing a 128-bit hash value. MD5

    MD5

    MD5

  • Integration by parts
  • Mathematical method in calculus

    partial integration is a process that finds the integral of a product of functions in terms of the integral of the product of their derivative and antiderivative

    Integration by parts

    Integration_by_parts

  • Lists of integrals
  • which the derivative of a complicated function can be found by differentiating its simpler component functions, integration does not, so tables of known

    Lists of integrals

    Lists_of_integrals

  • Correlation function
  • Correlation as a function of distance

    A correlation function is a function that gives the statistical correlation between random variables, contingent on the spatial or temporal distance between

    Correlation function

    Correlation function

    Correlation_function

  • Mean value theorem
  • Theorem in mathematics

    theorem) is a theorem about differentiable functions, roughly stating that the average rate of change of such a function over an interval is equal to the instantaneous

    Mean value theorem

    Mean_value_theorem

  • Lane (hash function)
  • Cryptographic hash function

    Lane is a cryptographic hash function submitted to the NIST hash function competition; it was designed by Sebastiaan Indesteege with contributions by Elena

    Lane (hash function)

    Lane_(hash_function)

  • Argon2
  • 2015 password-based key derivation function

    Argon2 is a key derivation function that was selected as the winner of the 2015 Password Hashing Competition. It was designed by Alex Biryukov, Daniel

    Argon2

    Argon2

  • Implicit function
  • Mathematical relation consisting of a multi-variable function equal to zero

    multivariable functions that are continuously differentiable. A common type of implicit function is an inverse function. Not all functions have a unique

    Implicit function

    Implicit_function

  • Chain rule
  • Formula in calculus

    that expresses the derivative of the composition of two differentiable functions z and y in terms of the derivatives of z and y. More precisely, if h =

    Chain rule

    Chain_rule

  • Bcrypt
  • Password-based key derivation function

    bcrypt is a password-hashing function designed by Niels Provos and David Mazières. It is based on the Blowfish cipher and presented at USENIX in 1999.

    Bcrypt

    Bcrypt

  • Fractional calculus
  • Branch of mathematical analysis

    to iterative application of a linear operator D {\displaystyle D} to a function f {\displaystyle f} , that is, repeatedly composing D {\displaystyle D}

    Fractional calculus

    Fractional_calculus

  • Series (mathematics)
  • Infinite sum

    even for studying finite structures in combinatorics through generating functions. The mathematical properties of infinite series make them widely applicable

    Series (mathematics)

    Series_(mathematics)

  • Contour integration
  • Method of evaluating certain integrals along paths in the complex plane

    meromorphic function is a pairing between a cohomology class of differential forms and a homology class of cycles in the domain of the function. It also

    Contour integration

    Contour_integration

  • RIPEMD
  • Cryptographic hash function

    mbed TLS Nettle OpenSSL wolfSSL Hash function security summary Comparison of cryptographic hash functions Comparison of cryptography libraries Topics in

    RIPEMD

    RIPEMD

    RIPEMD

  • Integral of the secant function
  • Antiderivative of the secant function

    In calculus, the integral of the secant function can be evaluated using a variety of methods and there are multiple ways of expressing the antiderivative

    Integral of the secant function

    Integral of the secant function

    Integral_of_the_secant_function

  • Operators in C and C++
  • a function such as fmod can be used. The int is a dummy parameter to differentiate between prefix and postfix. About C++20 three-way comparison Possible

    Operators in C and C++

    Operators_in_C_and_C++

  • Derivative
  • Instantaneous rate of change (mathematics)

    quantifies the sensitivity to change of a function's output with respect to its input. The derivative of a function of a single variable at a chosen input

    Derivative

    Derivative

    Derivative

  • Comparison of raster-to-vector conversion software
  • Control point limit Color management for print Thumbnails Adjust image (functions) Text recognition (OCR) Scripting support Easy Trace 12800x No Limit

    Comparison of raster-to-vector conversion software

    Comparison_of_raster-to-vector_conversion_software

  • Fundamental theorem of calculus
  • Relationship between derivatives and integrals

    differentiating a function (calculating its slopes, or rate of change at every point on its domain) with the concept of integrating a function (calculating

    Fundamental theorem of calculus

    Fundamental_theorem_of_calculus

  • Comparison of office suites
  • application is available that does not require network connectivity to function. Office Suite names that are on a light purple background are discontinued

    Comparison of office suites

    Comparison_of_office_suites

  • Noether's theorem
  • Statement relating differentiable symmetries to conserved quantities

    action of a physical system is the integral over time of a Lagrangian function, from which the system's behavior can be determined by the principle of

    Noether's theorem

    Noether's theorem

    Noether's_theorem

  • Leibniz integral rule
  • Differentiation under the integral sign formula

    < ∞ {\displaystyle -\infty <a(x),b(x)<\infty } and the integrands are functions dependent on x , {\displaystyle x,} the derivative of this integral is

    Leibniz integral rule

    Leibniz_integral_rule

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  • Compare
  • n.

    Illustration by comparison; simile.

  • Comparison
  • n.

    The state of being compared; a relative estimate; also, a state, quality, or relation, admitting of being compared; as, to bring a thing into comparison with another; there is no comparison between them.

  • Companion
  • v. t.

    To be a companion to; to attend on; to accompany.

  • Comparative
  • a.

    Of or pertaining to comparison.

  • Compare
  • n.

    Comparison.

  • Comparison
  • n.

    The faculty of the reflective group which is supposed to perceive resemblances and contrasts.

  • Comparison
  • n.

    That to which, or with which, a thing is compared, as being equal or like; illustration; similitude.

  • Likeness
  • n.

    A comparison; parable; proverb.

  • Companion
  • n.

    A wooden hood or penthouse covering the companion way; a companion hatch.

  • Comparison
  • n.

    A figure by which one person or thing is compared to another, or the two are considered with regard to some property or quality, which is common to them both; e.g., the lake sparkled like a jewel.

  • Resemblance
  • n.

    A comparison; a simile.

  • Comparison
  • n.

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

  • Comparison
  • v. t.

    To compare.

  • Paragon
  • v. i.

    To be equal; to hold comparison.

  • Companion
  • v. t.

    To qualify as a companion; to make equal.

  • Dissimile
  • n.

    Comparison or illustration by contraries.

  • Comparison
  • n.

    The modification, by inflection or otherwise, which the adjective and adverb undergo to denote degrees of quality or quantity; as, little, less, least, are examples of comparison.

  • Parabole
  • n.

    Similitude; comparison.

  • Intercomparison
  • n.

    Mutual comparison of corresponding parts.

  • Companion
  • n.

    A knight of the lowest rank in certain orders; as, a companion of the Bath.