Definitions for difference
ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rənsdif·fer·ence

Princeton's WordNet(4.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. differencenoun

   the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

   "there are many differences between jazz and rock"

2. deviation, divergence, departure, differencenoun

   a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

   "the deviation from the mean"

3. dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflictnoun

   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"

4. differencenoun

   a significant change

   "the difference in her is amazing"; "his support made a real difference"

5. remainder, differencenoun

   the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. differencenoun

   The quality of being different.

   You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference.

2. differencenoun

   A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.

   There are three differences between these two pictures.

3. differencenoun

   A disagreement or argument.

4. differencenoun

   Significant change in or effect on a situation or state.

5. differencenoun

   The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.

6. differenceverb

   To distinguish or differentiate.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Differencenoun

   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?

2. Differencenoun

   disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy

3. Differencenoun

   that by which one thing differs from another; that which distinguishes or causes to differ; mark of distinction; characteristic quality; specific attribute

4. Differencenoun

   choice; preference

5. Differencenoun

   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. Differencenoun

   the quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia

7. Differencenoun

   the quantity by which one quantity differs from another, or the remainder left after subtracting the one from the other

8. Differenceverb

   to cause to differ; to make different; to mark as different; to distinguish

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Difference

   Difference is the third album of the Finnish power metal band Dreamtale released on 25 April 2005 on Spinefarm Records. It was also released in Japan. It features on vocals for the first time in the band Jarkko Ahola of the band Teräsbetoni.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. difference

   An important army term, meaning firstly the sum to be paid by officers when exchanging from the half to full pay; and, secondly, the price or difference in value of the several commissions.

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Number
   • Quality
   • Variation

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'difference' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #948

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'difference' in Written Corpus Frequency: #626

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'difference' in Nouns Frequency: #195

How to pronounce difference?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say difference in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of difference in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of difference in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of difference in a Sentence

1. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan:

   Today’s looting and acts of violence in Baltimore will not be tolerated, i strongly condemn the actions of the offenders who are engaged in direct attacks against innocent civilians, businesses and law enforcement officers. There is a significant difference between protesting and violence and those committing these acts will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law.

2. Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate:

   As the responsible parents, we need to teach our daughters to distinguish carefully the subtle differences between the actions by men. We should teach our daughters to recognize the difference between - a man who flatters her and a man who complements her, a man who spends money on her and a man who invests in her, a man who views her as his property and a man who views her properly, a man who lusts after her and a man who loves her, and finally, a man who thinks he is a gift to women and a man who believes she is a gift to him. Then we must teach our sons to be that real man who respects women and treats them with dignity and equality - always!

3. Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie:

   (These proceedings) are designed to work in very similar terms as a Chapter 11 (bankruptcy), but with the stark difference that they will be controlled by provisional liquidators under the supervision of the Bahamian courts rather than being controlled by Mr. Izmirlian.

4. Abdullah Mohammad:

   There is no difference between the opposition and the loyalists. Our country is ruined and we don't have any help from any of them.

5. Tatang Zaenudin:

   There is no victim that has been found wearing a life jacket, we found a body at 8.20 a.m. and a life jacket at 10.32 a.m. so there was a time difference. This is the latest information we have.

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