in relation to
idiom
formal
1
—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.
2
—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else
understanding literature in relation to history
3
: about (something or someone) : in reference to
I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.
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Even more impressive was in relation to the rest of the Memorial field.
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Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
And that, in turn, has given the U.S. two important things: a trade advantage in relation to the rest of the world and an abundant, cheap supply of food.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 30 May 2025
Here is some historical data on the prior post-earnings performance of Bath & Body Works stock in relation to the stock performance of peers that released earnings just before Bath & Body Works.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
No arrests have yet been made in relation to the power outage, the spokesperson added.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
And that, in turn, has given the U.S. two important things: a trade advantage in relation to the rest of the world and an abundant, cheap supply of food.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 30 May 2025
Here is some historical data on the prior post-earnings performance of Bath & Body Works stock in relation to the stock performance of peers that released earnings just before Bath & Body Works.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
No arrests have yet been made in relation to the power outage, the spokesperson added.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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“In relation to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20relation%20to. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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