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Related — comparative (Involving measured contrast); advantages (Favorable factors or conditions); tradeoffs (Costs of choosing); weighing · pros · cons · strengths · weaknesses · benefits · drawbacks · evaluation · judgment · balance
COMPARATIVE VS. ABSOLUTErelative merits ≠ intrinsic value Worth independent of circumstance; inherent worth
absolute vs. comparative evaluationrelative merits ≠ absolute value Non-negative distance from zero; inherent value
merit vs. demeritrelative merits ≠ trade-offs Sacrifices for gains
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