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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).

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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.

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   noun. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar. “there are many differences between jazz and rock” see more. noun. a significant change. “the difference in her is amazing” “his support made a real difference ” see more. noun. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm. synonyms: departure, deviation, divergence. see more. noun.

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   used to emphasize how much difference there is between two things There's a world of difference between liking someone and loving them. Definition of difference noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   difference noun (DISAGREEMENT) a disagreement or different opinion: They must try to resolve their differences peacefully. make a/any difference. B2. to have an effect on a situation: Painting the walls white has made a big difference to this room. Do what you like, it makes no difference to me.

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   5 days ago · Definition of 'difference' Word Frequency. difference. (dɪfərəns , dɪfrəns ) Word forms: plural differences. 1. countable noun. The difference between two things is the way in which they are unlike each other. That is the fundamental difference between the two societies. ...the vast difference in size.

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   noun. the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity: There is a great difference between the two. an instance or point of unlikeness or dissimilarity: What accounts for the differences in their behavior? a significant change in or effect on a situation: His tact makes a difference in the way people accept his suggestions.

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   2 days ago · 1. countable noun. The difference between two things is the way in which they are unlike each other. That is the fundamental difference between the two societies. [+ between] There is no difference between the sexes. ...the vast difference in size. [ + in] We do have problems here. The difference is that people try to help each other.