vis-à-vis
Say it: vee-zah-VEE /ˌviːzɑːˈviː/ · preposition
What “vis-à-vis” means
In relation to, or compared with.
More precisely: In relation to; regarding; compared with.
Example: “We need to rethink our pricing vis-à-vis our competitors.”
When to use it
When relating one thing to another, especially in comparisons, usually in formal business writing or discussion.
Memory trick
French for face to face: picture two things facing each other for comparison.
Similar words
regarding, concerning, compared with
Where it comes from
French, 'face to face'.
Quick check
You're comparing your shop's delivery speed with a rival's. Which phrase fits: 'Our delivery speed ___ theirs'?
vis-à-vis or regardless of?
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vis-à-vis
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