comparison for a to b vs comparison with a to b

Both phrases are commonly used in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Comparison for a to b' is used when discussing the purpose or reason for the comparison, while 'comparison with a to b' is used when comparing two things directly.

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comparison for a to b

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when discussing the purpose or reason for the comparison.

This phrase is used to explain why a comparison is being made between two things. It indicates the intention or goal behind the comparison.

Examples:

The comparison for the two products was to determine which one was more cost-effective.
She conducted a comparison for the different study methods to see which one was most effective.

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p < 0.001 for 45 mg or 90 mg in comparison b PGA = Physician Global Assessment
Table B Comparison with the December 2009 projections (average annual percentage changes)
Table B Comparison of forecasts for euro area overall HICP inflation (average annual percentage changes)
Table B: Comparison of forecasts for euro area overall HICP inflation (annual percentage changes)
Table B: Comparison of macroeconomic projections for the euro area (average annual percentage changes)
(b) comparisons between the various data provided by the mills or available from other sources, in particular with supplies, the destination of oil and olive residue, electricity and water consumption and labour employed;
(b) comparisons of the final customer's current energy consumption with consumption for the same period in the previous year, preferably in graphic form;
There is a possibility of using information technology to make easy comparisons between the different ways of getting from A to B and to get an overview of the fastest, cheapest and most environmentally sound options.
organisation of interlaboratory comparisons for characterisation of reference materials
The second conclusion concerns the use of technological resources as an instrument of comparison for didactic purposes.
In the reasoning put forward by Italy, a correct comparison for determining whether PI has been penalised by the Obligation would have to be based on floating-rate parameters.
Although this loan was contemporaneous with guarantee G-I, the Commission does not consider it a suitable comparison for the cost of that measure.
Given that the comparison for injury purposes was made solely on the basis of the CFPP, this request was denied.
Parliament does not agree that the differing natures and fields of operation of the individual Directorates-General is an obstacle to a meaningful across-the-board comparison for identification of best practice.
The only possible standard of comparison for the purpose of assessing selectivity is the tax situation which would otherwise apply in the same tax jurisdiction.
Section 2 (of the annexes sent direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat) provides the same comparison for the European Central Bank (ECB).
A price comparison for similar product types was made between the exporting producers' and the Union industry's selling prices in the Union.
The price comparison for corresponding models, duly adjusted where necessary, indeed showed that on average import prices were more than 30 % below the Union industry's sales price during the IP.
One Union producer questioned the basis on which price comparisons for amoxicillin trihydrate and ampicillin trihydrate were made in the RIP given the fact that Eurostat data does not distinguish between these two product types.
A comparison for comparable models of the product concerned was made between the exporting producers' and the Community industry's average selling prices in the Community.

Alternatives:

reason for comparing a to b
purpose of comparing a to b
intent behind comparing a to b
goal of comparing a to b
motivation for comparing a to b

comparison with a to b

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when directly comparing two things.

This phrase is used when comparing two specific things or entities. It indicates the objects of the comparison.

Examples:

The comparison with the two cars showed that one was more fuel-efficient.
She made a comparison with the different job offers to decide which one to accept.

Alternatives:

comparison between a and b
comparison of a and b
comparison involving a and b
comparison regarding a and b
comparison concerning a and b

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comparison for a to b vs comparison with a to b