Contrast

v. compare; be different in comparison with something else

n. act of contrasting; state of unlikeness; opposition, variance; sharpness, difference between dark and light pixels (Computers)

About CONTRAST CONTRAST is a multidisciplinary alliance bringing together key skills and expertise to generate new knowledge on biological, environmental and socio-economic factors relating to schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa. The project, funded by the EU's Sixth Framework Programme, will complement ongoing chemotherapy campaigns based on the drug praziquantel and deliver more effective strategies for long-term control of this debilitating disease. The project addresses the basic need of endemic countries to improve understanding of schistosomiasis transmission, in order to target, and make best use of limited resources for control. CONTRAST will work for local control solutions that are more sustainable. Working with European partners, established research institutes and a representative from the commercial sector, a research node network across sub-Saharan Africa will: establish innovative molecular tools to characterize both snails and schistosomes, define the importance of host-parasite dynamics across different ecological and epidemiological settings, develop new spatial models for disease risk maps and prediction, encourage and assess novel local control interventions using a social science approach and ensure widespread dispersal and access to information. CONTRAST is committed to creating a new and much needed platform for integrated schistosomiasis control in Africa, which will be effective and sustainable at the local, national and regional level.
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Contrast is the dissimilarity or difference between things. Another meaning for contrast is in the context of colour. This can be the opposition of items that are compared or the act of distinguishing via differences comparison. The act of  linguistics contrast is the act of expressing the distinctions between words.
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Noun
1. the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to", "by contrast"
(synonym) direct contrast
(hypernym) opposition, oppositeness
(derivation) counterpoint
2. the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
(hypernym) comparison, comparing
(derivation) counterpoint
3. a conceptual separation or demarcation; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
(synonym) line, dividing line, demarcation
(hypernym) differentiation, distinction
(hyponym) Rubicon, point of no return
(derivation) counterpoint
4. the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
(hypernym) visual perception, beholding, seeing
5. the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
(hypernym) scope, range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit
(classification) photography, picture taking
Verb
1. put in opposition to show or emphasize differences; "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"
(hypernym) distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart
(derivation) direct contrast
2. to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
(synonym) counterpoint
(hypernym) differ
(hyponym) oppose, counterbalance
(derivation) direct contrast

n. contrast, act of contrasting; state of unlikeness; opposition, variance; sharpness, difference between dark and light pixels (Computers)

(v. t.)
To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.
  

(v. t.)
To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object.
  

(v. i.)
To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.
  

(n.)
The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities.
  

(n.)
The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.
  

(n.)
Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.