in relation to meaning
- [American slang]
prep. In connection with; in dealing with; as concerns; in comparison to; respecting; about. Father spoke about school in relation to finding a job when we are older. What did you say in relation to what happened yesterday? With relation to his job, skill is very important. In relation to Texas, Rhode Island is quite a small state.
Compare: IN REFERENCE TO, IN RESPECT TO.
More: Next- they can both be used in relation to distance.
- we must not put our standards too low in relation to the enemy.
- this sector is small in relation to its enormous rural population.
- utility varies in relation to individual tastes and to geography.
- my purpose is to show how we are faring in relation to others.