COMPARE

[Instant Command]

Syntax: compare <object|number> <object|number>

This command will compare the first object with the second giving you an idea of their relative merits. If used in a shop, objects in the shopkeeper's stock can also be compared.

Comparing objects in your inventory or in room:
  > compare sword spear
  > compare eq.sword inv.sword

Comparing objects in a shop:
  > compare 2122 233
  > compare 2122 sword
  > compare sword 233

See also:

CONSIDER, SHOW