The correct term is **compare**: - to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences ([Dictionary.com][1]) - to examine the character or qualities of especially in order to discover resemblances or differences ([Merriam-Webster][2]) Because you are working with data and performing a detailed analysis of one or more aspects of these data sets, you could also use the term **analyze**. - to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of by analysis ([Merriam-Webster][3]) However, this word lacks the specific meaning that you are looking at *two* things, not just one. If you don't need a *single* word, you could state: > I am going to *comprehensively identify the list of differences in context and structure*... That is precise, but at the cost of being quite verbose. [1]: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/compare [2]: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compare [3]: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/analyze