comparability
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comparability
The quality or possibility of comparing two or more things, people, or situations with one another because they have enough in common.
Um die Vergleichbarkeit der Ergebnisse zu gewährleisten, müssen alle Tests unter den gleichen Bedingungen stattfinden.
In order to ensure the comparability of the results, all tests must take place under the same conditions.
The word is built from several parts: the verb 'vergleichen' (to compare) becomes the adjective 'vergleichbar' (comparable). With the ending '-keit', it becomes the noun 'Vergleichbarkeit' (comparability), which describes an abstract quality.
Man kann diese beiden Situationen nicht miteinander vergleichen.
You cannot compare these two situations with each other.
'Vergleichbarkeit' (comparability) is often used with verbs that express creating or ensuring something. Common combinations are 'Vergleichbarkeit herstellen' (to establish comparability), 'Vergleichbarkeit sichern' (to secure comparability), or 'Vergleichbarkeit gewährleisten' (to ensure comparability).
Der Lehrer versucht, die Vergleichbarkeit der Prüfungsaufgaben zu sichern.
The teacher is trying to ensure the comparability of the exam questions.
This word belongs to formal language. It is often found in academic texts, official reports, or discussions about data and statistics.
Die Studie kritisiert die mangelnde Vergleichbarkeit der internationalen Daten.
The study criticizes the lack of comparability of the international data.
comparison / settlement
'der Vergleich' and 'die Vergleichbarkeit' belong to the same topic area, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Vergleich' is the action or text in which you compare things with each other. 'Vergleichbarkeit' refers to the question of whether you can meaningfully compare those things at all. Learners may confuse the words because both come from the verb 'vergleichen' (to compare). Remember: first you need comparability, then a comparison can make sense.
Bei den beiden Wohnungen fehlt die Vergleichbarkeit, weil eine viel größer ist.
The two apartments lack comparability because one is much larger.
David macht vor dem Umzug einen Vergleich der Mietpreise.
Before moving, David makes a comparison of the rental prices.