comparable
adjective B2
Plain meaning
similar enough to be compared
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss similar enough to be compared in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe report described comparable data in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that comparable data can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
comparable datacomparable resultscomparable standard
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “comparable data”.