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meaning of "parallel suit" #1 (permalink) Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:54 pm   meaning of "parallel suit"
 

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #505 "University Public Relations", question 4

Although the U of A's central marketing team is small in comparison to ......... universities in the West, these efforts are being realized by a productive, engaged staff.

(a) parallel
(b) parent
(c) peak
(d) peer

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #505 "University Public Relations", answer 4

Although the U of A's central marketing team is small in comparison to peer universities in the West, these efforts are being realized by a productive, engaged staff.

Correct answer: (d) peer

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Although the U of A's central marketing team is small in comparison to parallel universities in the West, these efforts are being realized by a productive, engaged staff.
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why doesnt parallel suit the sentence, it means same level universities?

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meaning of "parallel suit" #2 (permalink) Wed Apr 30, 2008 13:42 pm   meaning of "parallel suit"
 

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Sorry, no-- 'parallel' does not mean 'same level' here.
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