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in relation to

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tə/

in relation to means: About or connected with a particular subject.

preposition

CONCERNINGB2

About or connected with a particular subject.

  • I have a question in relation to your report.
  • Police questioned him in relation to the missing car.
  • What did she say in relation to the changes?

How to use it: in relation to something (We received several questions in relation to the new rules.)

Similar words: about, regarding, concerning, with respect to

Common phrases: in relation to something, in relation to safety

COMPARED WITHB2

Compared with something else, especially when considering size, amount, or value.

  • His feet are large in relation to his height.
  • Prices rose in relation to wages.
  • The brain is small in relation to the animal's body.

How to use it: in relation to something (The rent is high in relation to her income.)

Similar words: compared with, relative to

Common phrases: in relation to income, in relation to size

Questions about in relation to

What does in relation to mean?

About or connected with a particular subject.

What is in relation to in other languages?

Türkçe: hakkında · Español: en relación con · Français: concernant · Deutsch: bezüglich · Italiano: riguardo a · 日本語: に関して

How do you pronounce in relation to?

It is pronounced /ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tə/.

How do you use in relation to in a sentence?

I have a question in relation to your report. Police questioned him in relation to the missing car.

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