in relation to

idiom

formal

—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)

The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.

—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else

understanding literature in relation to history

: about (something or someone) : in reference to

I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.

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That means looking at body mass index, a calculation of weight in relation to height. —

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