Standard C++	Library
 		 Copyright 1996, Rogue Wave Software, Inc.

 NAME

   compare  - A binary function or a function object that returns true
   or false.  compare objects are typically	passed as template
   parameters, and used for ordering elements within a container.

 SEE ALSO

   binary_function, function object

 STANDARDS CONFORMANCE
   ANSI X3J16/ISO WG21 Joint C++	Committee