Meaning & use

comparables

noun·Academic

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items or properties similar enough to another to be used for comparison, especially in valuing real estate or businesses.

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The appraiser looked at recent comparables to price the house fairly.

Investors compared the startup's growth to comparables in the same industry.

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Frequently shortened to "comps" in real estate and finance conversation.

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