Comparison
Comparison noun - The act of examining resemblances.
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Development and comparison are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Development" instead a noun "Comparison".
Development
Development noun - The act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced.
Comparison and development are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Comparison" instead a noun "Development".
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- While many praise Elysium for its effects and Sharlto Copley's performance as Kruger, quite a few thought that the social commentary and the overall character development paled in comparison to Blomkamp's debut film.
Source: Tough Act to Follow -
By comparison, the much darker-skinned Shante Black was on a high school show for six seasons before she got any character development.
Source: But Not Too Black -
Heinlein's The Number of the Beast refers to her regrets at her lack of, er, development at many points, especially in comparison to stepdaughter Deety.
Source: A-Cup Angst
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