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.
