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Difference Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Difference
(v. t.)
To cause to differ; to make different; to mark as different; to distinguish.
(n.)
The quantity by which one quantity differs from another, or the remainder left after subtracting the one from the other.
(n.)
The quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.
(n.)
The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quality in paper; a difference in degrees of heat, or of light; what is the difference between the innocent and the guilty?
(n.)
That by which one thing differs from another; that which distinguishes or causes to differ; mark of distinction; characteristic quality; specific attribute.
(n.)
Disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy.
(n.)
Choice; preference.
(n.)
An addition to a coat of arms to distinguish the bearings of two persons, which would otherwise be the same. See Augmentation, and Marks of cadency, under Cadency.
(v. t.)
To cause to differ; to make different; to mark as different; to distinguish.
(n.)
The quantity by which one quantity differs from another, or the remainder left after subtracting the one from the other.
(n.)
The quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.
(n.)
The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quality in paper; a difference in degrees of heat, or of light; what is the difference between the innocent and the guilty?
(n.)
That by which one thing differs from another; that which distinguishes or causes to differ; mark of distinction; characteristic quality; specific attribute.
(n.)
Disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy.
(n.)
Choice; preference.
(n.)
An addition to a coat of arms to distinguish the bearings of two persons, which would otherwise be the same. See Augmentation, and Marks of cadency, under Cadency.
| WordNet 2.0 |
difference
Noun
1. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock"
(antonym) sameness
(hypernym) quality
(hyponym) otherness, distinctness, separateness
(attribute) different
(derivation) distinguish, mark, differentiate
2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"
(synonym) deviation, divergence, departure
(hypernym) variation, fluctuation
(hyponym) discrepancy, variance, variant
(derivation) distinguish, mark, differentiate
3. a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"
(synonym) dispute, difference of opinion, conflict
(hypernym) disagreement
(hyponym) collision
(derivation) disagree, differ, dissent, take issue
4. a significant change; "the difference in her is amazing"; "his support made a real difference"
(hypernym) change
(derivation) differentiate
5. the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend
(synonym) remainder
(hypernym) number
(hyponym) balance
Noun
1. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock"
(antonym) sameness
(hypernym) quality
(hyponym) otherness, distinctness, separateness
(attribute) different
(derivation) distinguish, mark, differentiate
2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"
(synonym) deviation, divergence, departure
(hypernym) variation, fluctuation
(hyponym) discrepancy, variance, variant
(derivation) distinguish, mark, differentiate
3. a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"
(synonym) dispute, difference of opinion, conflict
(hypernym) disagreement
(hyponym) collision
(derivation) disagree, differ, dissent, take issue
4. a significant change; "the difference in her is amazing"; "his support made a real difference"
(hypernym) change
(derivation) differentiate
5. the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend
(synonym) remainder
(hypernym) number
(hyponym) balance
| hEnglish - advanced version |
difference
difference
\dif"fer*ence\ (?), n. [f. différence, l. differentia.]
1. the act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quality in paper; a difference in degrees of heat, or of light; what is the difference between the innocent and the guilty? differencies of administration, but the same lord. xii. 5.
2. disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy. what was the difference? it was a contention in public. away therefore went i with the constable, leaving the old warden and the young constable to compose their difference as they could. ellwood.
3. that by which one thing differs from another; that which distinguishes or causes to differ; mark of distinction; characteristic quality; specific attribute. the marks and differences of sovereignty.
4. choice; preference. [obs.] that now he chooseth with vile difference to be a beast, and lack intelligence.
5. (her.) an addition to a coat of arms to distinguish the bearings of two persons, which would otherwise be the same. see augmentation, and marks of cadency, under cadency.
6. (logic) the quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.
7. (math.) the quantity by which one quantity differs from another, or the remainder left after subtracting the one from the other.
similar words(7)
potential difference
rank-difference correlation coefficient
rank-difference correlation
to make no difference
tabular difference
ascensional difference
difference engine
difference
\dif"fer*ence\ (?), n. [f. différence, l. differentia.]
1. the act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quality in paper; a difference in degrees of heat, or of light; what is the difference between the innocent and the guilty? differencies of administration, but the same lord. xii. 5.
2. disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy. what was the difference? it was a contention in public. away therefore went i with the constable, leaving the old warden and the young constable to compose their difference as they could. ellwood.
3. that by which one thing differs from another; that which distinguishes or causes to differ; mark of distinction; characteristic quality; specific attribute. the marks and differences of sovereignty.
4. choice; preference. [obs.] that now he chooseth with vile difference to be a beast, and lack intelligence.
5. (her.) an addition to a coat of arms to distinguish the bearings of two persons, which would otherwise be the same. see augmentation, and marks of cadency, under cadency.
6. (logic) the quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.
7. (math.) the quantity by which one quantity differs from another, or the remainder left after subtracting the one from the other.
similar words(7)
potential difference
rank-difference correlation coefficient
rank-difference correlation
to make no difference
tabular difference
ascensional difference
difference engine
| for Vocabulary Exams of KPDS, YDS,UDS (in Turkey); and SAT in America |
difference
Dissimilarity in any respect.
Dissimilarity in any respect.
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
difference
duifear, otherwise: difríocht
duifear, otherwise: difríocht
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Amgenaeth
Amgenaeth = n. difference
Amgenaeth = n. difference
Rhagor
Rhagor = n. superiority; difference; more
Rhagoriaeth
Rhagoriaeth = n. excellency; difference
Difference Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Difference(s)
natyan (anc.)
natyan (anc.)
Difference Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Difference
Difference is the contrary of equality, in particular of objects. Differences can only be stated on the basis of a comparison or categorization. Since a complete comparison of objects or things is seldom possible in practice, only relevant or defining attributes are used for stating equality or difference. Similar objects are only different with respect to attributes of minor discriminative value.
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