having a fair comparison between the two things
comparing the things which can be compared with each other, not the ones which don’t fit the specific criteria of each other
contrasting the similar things
finding out the difference between the two similar things
items that can be practically compared with each other
apples and apples
apples with apples
apples to oranges (antonym)
To find out who is stronger is the apples to apples measure their capability to win the first prize in the field of Olympics.
I have no idea who is going to win the fashion show, both the girls dress up so well, it is the apples to apples measure of their styling techniques.
Finding out the speed of the two big cars which are equal in size and possess other similar attributes is the apples to apples
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