compare and contrast

American  

[kuhm-pair uhn kuhn-trast] / kəmˈpɛər ən kənˈtræst /

idiom

1. to consider (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in a way that examines both similarities and differences.

   The presentation will compare and contrast the Canadian income tax system with the U.S. system.

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Etymology

Origin of compare and contrast

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

He had them compare and contrast theirs with their classmates’: It was a simple but profound lesson in personal expression, in the importance of both knowing oneself, and holding on to that knowing throughout one’s life.

From Los Angeles Times

I think it might make sense to compare and contrast the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense a bit.

From Slate

Women's sport takes centre stage across the BBC this summer and it is an ideal time to bring the trio together, to compare and contrast stories and hear how preparations are going.

From BBC

Forecasters also often encourage readers to look at multiple forecasts and compare and contrast them.

From Salon

“We debate and disagree, we compare and contrast the character of the candidate, the records, the issues, the agenda, the vision for America,” Biden said.

From Los Angeles Times