फ़्लैशकार्ड

To put something into perspective means to compare a problem, number, or event with relevant facts or a wider background so you can judge its true seriousness, importance, or scale more fairly. The expression describes the mental shift that happens when a useful comparison gives you a balanced view, showing whether an issue is truly severe or simply a normal part of a bigger process.

Comparing our quarterly sales with the entire industry puts this month's dip into perspective.