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difference

UK
/ˈdɪf.ər.əns/
US
/ˈdɪf.ɚ.əns/

Translations

differencenoun
differences
pl
UK
/ˈdɪf.ər.əns/
US
/ˈdɪf.ɚ.əns/
The difference between the two paintings is quite noticeable.
La différence entre les deux tableaux est assez visible.
Additional translations
différendSens formel ou soutenu.
Synonyms
distinction
diversity
disparity
gap
dissimilarity
contrast
divergence
variation
discrepancy
differenceverb
differenced
Past Simple
differenced
Past Participle
differencing
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɪf.ər.əns/
US
/ˈdɪf.ɚ.əns/
Genetic markers can be used to difference closely related species.
Des marqueurs génétiques peuvent servir à différencier des espèces étroitement apparentées.
Synonyms
differentiate
mark as different
vary
separate
set apart
contrast
discriminate
distinguish
differenceadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to difference
différentielEmployé surtout en contexte technique.
The engineer proposed a difference amplifier for the circuit.
L'ingénieur a proposé un amplificateur différentiel pour le circuit.

Definitions

differencenoun
The quality or state of being dissimilar or distinct.
The difference between the two paintings is quite noticeable.
A point or way in which people or things are not the same.
There is a significant difference in their opinions on the matter.
A disagreement or argument.
They had a difference over how to handle the situation.
The amount by which one quantity is greater or less than another.
The difference between the two numbers is five.
An important effect or influence; significance.
Her quick thinking made a real difference in the outcome of the game.
Mathematics: the result of subtracting one quantity from another.
The difference of 15 and 9 is 6.
differenceverb
To distinguish or differentiate between things.
Genetic markers can be used to difference closely related species.
Mathematics/Computing: to compute the difference between successive data values, especially in a time-series.
Analysts often difference the data to remove trend components.
Heraldry: to distinguish (a coat of arms) by adding marks that indicate a specific branch or cadency.
The arms of the younger brother were differenced with a crescent.
differenceadjective
Relating to or denoting a difference or differential quantity (used attributively).
The engineer proposed a difference amplifier for the circuit.
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