Definition

To compare different features or qualities of two or more items or groups.

Example

Researchers often intercompare the results of different studies to ensure accuracy.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we can intercompare our favorite movies?

That sounds interesting! How would we do that?

We could make a list of their ratings and genres to see what stands out.

Great idea! It would be fun to see which ones we both love the most.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intercompare → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "compare" (from Latin "comparare", meaning to compare or to bring together). The word "intercompare" means to compare things with each other, or to compare between them.

Memory Tip

Think of comparing things 'between' ('inter-') each other — that's what intercompare means.

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