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Discover LudwigThe phrase "relative to a" is correct and can be used in written English
It is typically used to indicate a comparison or relationship between two things. Example: "The company's profits were significantly higher this quarter, relative to the same period last year."
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The theory of relativity implies that simultaneity is relative to a frame of axes.
The notion makes sense only relative to a population.
You have more stories to tell, relative to a 16-year-old.
"We have increased credit quality relative to a year ago," Mr. Fuss said.
"So you were escorted by a relative, to a party, where Mr Roache did not sexually assault you.
But the urban-rural split seems to be relative to a different baseline in each region.
notedWorld Economic OutlookThe attraction of a managed float relative to a crawling peg is clear.
Relative to a set of desirable properties for a database.
Moral statements are true only relative to a conventional standard.
In particular, identity is always relative to a kind.
Thus truth is relative to a state-description.
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