adjective Describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'less'
preposition Shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, in this case 'than'
Used to compare numerical values, indicating that one value is smaller than another
Used to compare data points, indicating that one data point is lower than another
Used to describe relationships between quantities, such as prices or quantities demanded
Used to indicate a relationship between physical quantities, such as velocity or force
Used in conditional statements to compare variables or values
In a literary context, 'less than' may be used to compare the quality of one piece of writing to another, indicating that one is of lower quality or significance.
In psychology, 'less than' may be used to describe a relationship between variables, indicating that one variable has a lower value or effect than another.
In finance, 'less than' may be used to indicate a decrease in value or performance compared to a previous period or benchmark.
In programming, 'less than' is a comparison operator used to evaluate if one value is smaller than another in conditional statements.
In marketing, 'less than' may be used to compare the success or effectiveness of different campaigns or strategies, indicating which is performing at a lower level.
In engineering, 'less than' may be used to describe a limitation or constraint in a design or system, indicating that it falls short of a certain standard or requirement.