compare is similar to cmp but faster and with better readable output. compare examines one file and standard in, or two files on a byte by byte basis, and prints the file position of the first difference it finds, first in decimal and then in hexadecimal, followed by the differing byte content in hexadecimal and a quoted character.
To examine the character or qualities of, as of two or more persons or things, for the purpose of discovering their resemblances or differences; to bring into comparison; to regard with discriminating attention.
Examine qualities or characteristics in order to discover resemblance's. The term compare is usually stated as compare with, and it implies that you are to emphasize similarities, although differences may be mentioned.
A utility on policy changes compares the original record with the changed record and records the differences in History file.
describe the ways in which two things are alike
Demonstrate how two or more facts or ideas or processes…. are similar or different
examine the objects in question with a view to demonstrating similarities.
Look for similarities and differences between two or more things.
Asks candidates to describe two situations and present the similarities and differences between them. On its own, a description of the two situations does not meet the requirements of this key word. For example: Compare and contrast two content theories of motivation. Compare models of abnormal behaviour from the psychoanalytic and cognitive perspectives. Compare the biomedical and psychoanalytical models of "mental illness".
Show the similarities and differences of two or more subjects with particular emphasis on similarities. Keyword(s): compare
examine and note the similarities or differences of; "John compared his haircut to his friend's"; "We compared notes after we had both seen the movie"
Similarities and differences among items.
Discuss and , emphasising their similarities
Identify the characteristics or qualities two or more things have in common (but probably pointing out their differences as well.
Show how things are similar or different
Look for similarities and differences between, perhaps reach a conclusion about which is preferable.
Describe two or more situations and show the difference and similarities between them.
Show how your subject resembles other things or ideas.
to find out what is the same and what is different about an area
to examine in order to discover likenesses or differences
To state the similarities or differences between two or more numbers, objects, or figures by considering size, shape, odd, even, or other attributes.