compare(To check two items, such as words, files, or numeric values, so as to determine whether they are the same or different. In a program, the outcome of a compare operation often determines which of two or more actions is taken next)
hold a candle to(compare to, measure up to; с отрицанием • Other women can't hold a candle to your beauty. • I've seen many, and not one of them can hold a candle to you.anton-sahar)
c.f.(с оттенком "в отличие от"; 'c.f.' ошибочное написание, т.к. это одно лат слово 'confer', правильно 'cf.', также часто ошибочно используется в значении "см. также" meranna)