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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At the time of the recall no cases of illness had been reported in relation to the BrucePac products. —

Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025 That could include an examination of the demographics of people convicted of crimes in the county, particularly the severity of their charges sentences in relation to other races accused of similar acts. —

Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025 Instead, these moves were in recognition that our position got too large in relation to the rest of the portfolio. —

Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025 The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but a man was arrested on two felony charges in relation to the fire. —

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