Compare

Definition

In programming, the term "compare" refers to the act of determining the relationship between two values. Specifically, when comparing strings alphabetically, it involves examining and comparing each character in both strings to determine their order.

Related terms

Equality: It refers to comparing two values to check if they are exactly the same.

Greater than: It is used to compare two values and determine if one value is greater than another.

Less than: This term is used when comparing two values to identify if one value is smaller or lesser than another.