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in relation to someone or something

relating to someone or something; in connection with someone or something. I mention this fact in relation to your proposed trip. Let's discuss Bill in relation to his future with this company.

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in relation to something

1. compared with something She checked the map to see where Miami is in relation to Orlando.

2. (slightly formal) and how that connects to something This is a report about the effects of changing weather patterns in relation to farming. Related vocabulary: in connection with something

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in relation to

In reference to; in connection with: This letter from the bank is in relation to your mortgage.

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