in relation to

preposition
UK: /ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tuː/
US: /ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tuː/

  1. Concerning or about something; regarding.

    1. I have some questions in relation to your last project.
    2. The company is conducting an internal investigation in relation to the data breach.

  2. Compared with something else; in comparison to.

    1. The cost is low in relation to the benefits.
    2. The risks are minimal in relation to the potential rewards involved in this venture.

Synonyms

about respecting concerning compared to in connection with relative to regarding

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in relation to" in English means: Concerning or about something; regarding., Compared with something else; in comparison to..

The phonetic transcription of "in relation to" is /ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tuː/ in British English and /ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "in relation to": about, respecting, concerning, compared to, in connection with, relative to, regarding.

Example usage of "in relation to": "I have some questions in relation to your last project.". More examples on the page.