comparably
[ kom-per-uh-blee ]
/ ˈkɒm pər ə bli /
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adverb
in a way that shows a resemblance or similarity; similarly: The only real difference between the ovens came down to size; they performed comparably.These sound much better than other comparably priced speakers.
in a way that allows for or suggests a comparison: Randomization allows researchers to comparably test different treatments in similar groups.
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