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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a comparative basis" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a standard or reference point for comparison between two or more items, concepts, or situations.
Example: "To evaluate the effectiveness of the new policy, we need to establish a comparative basis with the previous policy."
Alternatives: "a relative framework" or "a benchmark for comparison".
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Applications are reviewed carefully on a comparative basis initially.
"They came out of nowhere and on a comparative basis, the Marriott was instantly successful," Mr. McConnell said.
"Rates are below what they were, but are still relatively high on a comparative basis".
Not very good, on either an absolute or a comparative basis (see chart).
On a comparative basis, acid environment had the greatest compressive strength deterioration factor after 56 days.
The commercial nanofiltration membrane (NF270) was used as a comparative basis.
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This is an outrageously unfair slant – and without any comparative basis.
With this information we know our comparative performance and we can decide whether it is necessary to change some processes on a real and comparative basis.
Although fairly efficient mixing could be achieved even in the small-scale experiments, results in pilot-scale provide a more reliable comparative basis.
It is fortunate that Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) and the International Rice Genome Sequencing Project have released their rice genomic data that provide comparative basis for a thorough analysis on MS between indica and japonica subspecies.
The more specific or detailed you are, the better comparative basis you will have as a reference against a similar wine from another winery.
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