comparative statement

American  

noun

1. a financial statement with figures arranged in two or more parallel columns, each column representing a fiscal year or other period, used to compare performance between periods.

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Example Sentences

The present occasion, although allowing of no lengthened remarks, may yet, perhaps, admit of a short comparative statement of important subjects of national interest as they existed at that day, and as they now exist.

From The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style by Webster, Daniel

Kirby in his "Butterflies and Moths" makes this comparative statement: "The border is whitest in British specimens, and perhaps yellowest in American ones."

From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Weed, Clarence M.

This is confirmed by the following comparative statement of pieces mailed:— One week preceding 5th April, 1851, No. of letters, 41,000; papers, 90,000.

From Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery by Howes, Clifton Armstrong

Useful Hints and Recipes.—Following is a comparative statement of the toughness of various woods.—Ash,

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham

They will also prepare a comparative statement showing all bids submitted, and a copy of all contracts as finally awarded.

From Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission by Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission