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单词 like-for-like
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like-for-like in British English

(ˌlaɪkfəˈlaɪk)
adjective
1. 
(of a comparison, figures, statistics) that measure identical things, the same period in different years, etc
a 22 per cent jump in like-for-like sales in the run-up to Christmas
adverb
2. 
by measuring identical things, the same period in different years, etc
Now you can compare models like for like, instead of having to judge the large saloonyou want against the tiny town car you don't.

like-for-like in Retail

(laɪk fər laɪk)
adjective
(Retail: Management accounts)
Like-for-like sales figures are based on a comparison with sales in the same period in another year.
COLLOCATIONS: ~ sales~ increase~ decrease~ growth
Performance across all sectors improved as the month progressed, with overall like-for-like growth.
The company reported a 10.5 percent rise in like-for-like sales since the summer and a positive start for its new store format.
Like-for-like sales figures are based on a comparison with sales in the same period in anotheryear.

Examples of 'like-for-like' in a sentence
like-for-like

This makes it difficult for a borrower to compare on a like-for-like basis.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The grocer said that like-for-like sales had been positive for four quarters in a row.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Recent volumes had been up by 9 per cent on a like-for-like basis.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He said the decline in like-for-like sales was primarily a result of the wider economic environment.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The government had said there would be like-for-like replacements.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It would be equally difficult to find a like-for-like replacement for him.
The Sun (2015)
Independent insurers offer overseas cover but may not provide like-for-like replacements.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Another is gaining like-for-like sales through those existing outlets.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Those figures showed global like-for-like sales ahead by only 5 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The like-for-like figure was an increase of 5 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It does not provide like-for-like sales figures, as others do.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They also agree on the like-for-like replacement of Trident.
The Sun (2010)
Some officers are happy with like-for-like replacements; others will insist that you reuse the old glass.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But shouldn't they offer a like-for-like replacement?
The Sun (2012)
Sales for the year edged 0.2 per cent higher on a like-for-like basis.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Previously, the group has been able to protect its margins by offsetting rising costs with like-for-like sales growth.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Last month the group said that like-for-like sales growth had slowed to 3.1 per cent in the second quarter.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The like-for-like decline was 9%.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The Conservatives want a like-for-like replacement.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
A 9 per cent slide in like-for-like sales in the final quarter is bad enough.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The company was not able to give specific sales figures for its UK outlets but confirmed that like-for-like sales had declined.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A decline in like-for-like retail sales in the final quarter was not critical because that period represented only 10 per cent of total sales.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
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