Összevetést

Összevetés is a Hungarian term referring to the act of comparing two or more items, statements, or data sets in order to identify similarities and differences, or to verify consistency. The word is formed from the prefix össze- (together) and the verb vetni/vetés, and the noun denotes both the process and its outcome. In usage, összevetés can mean a side-by-side comparison or a cross-check of information.

The concept is used across many fields. In research and data analysis, összevetés describes the practice of comparing results from different studies, datasets, or measurement methods to assess reliability or convergence. In journalism and education, it can refer to comparing sources, statements, or student performances. In industry and quality control, összevetés is employed to cross-check inventories, specifications, or performance benchmarks against standards or competing products. In everyday language, it often means weighing options before making a decision.

There are various forms of összevetés. Qualitative összevetés focuses on descriptive attributes, while quantitative összevetés relies on numerical data and metrics. It can be pairwise (two items) or involve multiple items, and may be descriptive, normative, or evaluative. Methods commonly accompanying összevetés include side-by-side tabulation, benchmarking, cross-tabulation, and cross-checking of sources or results.

Overall, összevetés is a fundamental analytical tool that supports critical evaluation, decision making, and the verification of information by revealing similarities, differences, and potential inconsistencies. See also comparison, benchmarking, and verification.