relative to sth

relative to sth
relative to sth
compared to something else: »

Official figures probably understate Europe's growth relative to America.

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Pay in many white-collar jobs has been stagnating relative to inflation.

relative to earnings/income/sales »

Motoring costs are forecast to increase even further over the next ten years relative to income.

relative to sb's competitors/peers »

Steps taken now to address climate change can improve a company's competitive position relative to its peers.

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Financial and business terms. 2012.

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