like-for-like

Adjective

Meaning

Replacing one thing with another of the same type.
The soccer coach made a like-for-like substitution, replacing the injured defender with another defensive player.

(of sales) comparable to the same period in a previous year, at outlets that existed at that period

Alternative names

like for like

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Examples

Chief executive Steve Rowe said there had been a "strong start" to the quarter - covering the 13 weeks to 28 December - followed by a "challenging trading environment in the lead-up to Christmas", leaving like-for-like sales down by 1.7%. Source: Internet

Despite the casting change being completely outside of 's control, this was certainly no like-for-like substitution. Source: Internet

It is generally accepted that, in comparing like-for-like accidents, a vehicle occupant not wearing a properly fitted seat belt has a significantly and substantially higher chance of death and serious injury. Source: Internet

“I think the only real issue is you’ve got to ask yourself was it a like-for-like replacement? Source: Internet

Christmas sales at John Lewis department stores were down 2% on a like-for-like basis, the partnership said. Source: Internet

It operated 1,414 shops during the third quarter as it moved the majority of its estate back into action following lockdown restrictions and said like-for-like sales were just 2% below last year as punters returned. Source: Internet

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