noun
relative value
A value expressed in comparison to another value, rather than as an absolute number. Common in statistics, economics, and science.
相対値で比較すると、今年の売上は去年より10%増えている。
When compared in relative terms, this year's sales are up 10% from last year.
Compound of 相対 (sōtai, 'relative') + 値 (chi, 'value').