"Similar characteristics" refers to qualities, features, or traits that are alike or comparable between different things or individuals. Full definition
This approach compares students with similar characteristics who attend schools that are similar, except for the fact that some schools start earlier and others start later. (educationnext.org)
What's more, many of the other loan types share similar characteristics with a traditional term loan, so it makes sense to understand how a traditional term loan works. (ondeck.com)
These themes, called «motifs,» consist of stocks or exchange - traded funds (ETFs) that share similar characteristics in which you can invest for a single, flat fee. (youngfinances.com)