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   dif·fer·ence

   /ˈdif(ə)rəns/

   noun

   • 1. a point or way in which people or things are not the same: "the differences between men and women" Similar dissimilaritycontrastdistinctiondistinctnessdifferentiationvariancevariationvariabilitydivergencedeviationpolaritygulfbreachgapsplitdisparityimbalanceunevennessincongruitycontradictioncontradistinctionnonconformityrare:unlikenesscontrarietydissimilitudeOpposite similarity
   • ▪ the state or condition of being dissimilar or unlike: "their difference from one another"
   • ▪ a disagreement, quarrel, or dispute: "the couple are patching up their differences" Similar disagreementdifference of opinionmisunderstandingdisputedisputationargumentdebatequarrelwranglealtercationcontretempsclashcontroversydissensioninformal:tiffset-torun-inspatructionrowbarneybit of argy-bargy
   • ▪ a quantity by which amounts differ; the remainder left after subtraction of one value from another: "the gross margin is the difference between the total cost of the goods and the final selling price" Similar balanceoutstanding amountremaining amountremainderrestresidueexcessextratechnical:residuum
   • ▪ an alteration in a coat of arms to distinguish members or branches of a family.

   verb

   • 1. alter (a coat of arms) to distinguish members or branches of a family.

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin differentia (see differentia).

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › differenceDifference Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DIFFERENCE is the quality or state of being dissimilar or different. How to use difference in a sentence.

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   Difference definition: the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity. See examples of DIFFERENCE used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIFFERENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   difference. noun [ C/U ] us / ˈdɪf·rəns, -ər·əns /. Add to word list. the way in which two things being compared are not the same, or the fact of not being the same: [ C ] We try to teach the kids the difference between right and wrong.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › differenceDifference - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Difference is a word for things that are not the same. Identical twins have few if any differences in appearance. If you dye your hair green, everyone is going to notice a huge difference. People often have differences of opinion.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdifference noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of difference noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIFFERENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   difference refers to a lack of identity or a degree of unlikeness: a difference of opinion; a difference of six inches. discrepancy usually refers to an inconsistency between things that should agree, balance, or harmonize: a discrepancy between the statements of two witnesses. disparity implies inequality, often where a greater equality might ...

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › differenceDifference - definition of difference by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The quality or condition of being unlike or dissimilar. 2. a. An instance of disparity or unlikeness: There is a big difference in sound between a clarinet and an oboe. b. A degree or amount by which things differ: a difference in height of three inches. 3. A noticeable change or effect: Exercise has made a difference in her health. 4.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of difference – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   DIFFERENCE definition: 1. the way in which two people or things are not the same: 2. the quality of not being the same 3…. Learn more.

10. usdictionary.com › definitions › differenceDifference: Definition, Meaning, and Examples - US Dictionary

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    Aug 28, 2024 · 1. Difference (noun): The state or condition of being unlike or dissimilar. 2. Difference (verb): To distinguish or set apart as different. 3. Difference (noun): Refers to the amount by which one quantity exceeds or is less than another.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishdifference noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    noun. /ˈdɪfrəns/ [countable, uncountable] difference (between A and B) difference (in something) the way in which two people or things are not like each other; the way in which someone or something has changed There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries.