Answer: comparing

AnswerCrossword Clue
COMPARINGLikening.
comparingCOMPARE, to scrutinise for similarities
comparingHave a specified relationship with another thing or person in terms of nature or quality
comparingEstimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between
comparingDraw an analogy between one thing and (another) for the purposes of explanation or clarification
comparingPoint out the resemblances to; liken to
comparingBe of an equal or similar nature or quality
comparingForm the comparative and superlative degrees of (an adjective or an adverb)