relatively speaking


relatively speaking

On average; compared to other similar things. Considering the low expectations analysts had for their sales, the company turned a pretty good profit, relatively speaking. Jobs in the service industry provide—relatively speaking—great career opportunities for those who don't have a formal education or a lot of work experience.See also: speaking

ˈrelatively speaking

used when you are comparing something with all similar things: Relatively speaking, these jobs provide good salaries.See also: speaking