Definition of Apples To Oranges

When a person compares two things that don’t make sense to directly compare because of underlying differences between the two things.

Example: That is an apples to oranges comparsion. The companies are at different stages of their growth trajectory and also in different verticals, so you can’t compare them.

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The definition for "Apples To Oranges" was last updated in 2023.

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Date: 03/28/2024

Word: Close It Out

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"Apples To Oranges." Jargonism.com Dictionary, https://jargonism.com/words/1466. Accessed 03/28/2024.