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to compare; to make a comparison (between)
to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
値段を較べてから買うことにした。
I decided to buy after comparing prices.
二つの案を較べて検討する。
We'll examine by comparing the two proposals.
前の作品と較べると格段に良い。
It's far better compared to the previous work.