So I can't find the right word.

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So I can't find the right word.

When I go out to Disneyland I am excited to ride the attractions that are similar to WDW and compare them. Not compare them for the differences but I know compare isn't the right word. Is there another word I can use that's better?

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Compare is the perfect word. Compare means to measure both the similarities and differences between two things.
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Oh okay.

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I personally don't like the word compare when it comes to Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, though it is certainly the most used and done. I popped 'compare' into a thesaurus and these are the alternatives that I came up with that I like.

To contemplate the differences
To match up the attractions -or-
To see the juxtaposition of elements

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Okay thank you Kristen.

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We always ask the kids at school to "compare and contrast" I like that, it has a positive vibe, whereas to just "compare" suggests that one of the options will come off worse!

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How about "To opine on the subtle deltas and variances in operational and perceptional characteristics of analogous attractions, structures and rides."

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^^^^^^^
Yeah! What Ken said. eek rolling

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KenJ wrote:
How about "To opine on the subtle deltas and variances in operational and perceptional characteristics of analogous attractions, structures and rides."

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Sure once you explain what all that means. I must be too simple minded to understand that. You're not that funny or clever.

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No need to be offended Mandy - I think that Ken was just offering up a poetic option.
It pretty much says "compare the stuff at Disney" in as many words as possible.
Subtle poetry with an undertone of technical manual.
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Yes, it was just a joke and I certainly meant no offence at all. (hence the laugh at the end).

Heck I don't even understand what I wrote. Smile

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gaah TROUBLE MAKER!!!!!!!!!! (Just kidding biggrin laugh )

I always get in trouble when I say stuff I don't know what it means. confused

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somebody needs a Disney fix! mickey

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I'm not offended. I knew he wasn't being serious.

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Thanks Mandy Glad to hear you were not and are not offended. That is the last thing we want of this forum is to offend anyone. And I believe we have done a very good job of that.

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Comparisons look at similarities. Contrasts examine the differences. If I'd ever give my students Ken's version of the assignment, they'd all plotz. biggrin

Hi All - yes, it has been a long time!! wink

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So glad you decided to POP back in. You have been missed.

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Ollie wrote:
Comparisons look at similarities. Contrasts examine the differences. If I'd ever give my students Ken's version of the assignment, they'd all plotz. biggrin

Hi All - yes, it has been a long time!! wink

Haha! Okay, I had to Google "plotz". biggrin