to compare something with a standard or benchmark
comparar algo con un estándar o referencia (comparar algo con un estandar o referencia)
"Finance maps against last year's numbers before approving raises."
"Las finanzas comparan con los números del año pasado antes de aprobar aumentos" (las finanzas comparan con los numeros del ano pasado antes de aprobar aumentos)
to make a careless mistake while doing something
to plan or prepare for the future
to return to doing something after a break
to expand into a new area of business or activity
to progress in life without fear or doubt
to start crying suddenly