expression
when you compare them; in comparison
Used to introduce an observation made after placing things side by side or comparing them directly. Often appears at the beginning of a sentence.
二つの写真を並べて見ると、違いがよくわかる。
When you compare the two photos side by side, the differences become clear.
去年のデータと並べて見ると、売上が伸びているのがわかる。
When you compare it with last year's data, you can see that sales have increased.