Definition of difference

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Definition of difference

  • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. departure
    2. deviation
    3. divergence
  • the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. remainder
  • a disagreement or argument about something important (noun)

    Examples

    1. there were irreconcilable differences

    Synonyms

    1. conflict
    2. difference of opinion
    3. dispute
  • a significant change (noun)

    Examples

    1. the difference in her is amazing
    2. his support made a real difference
  • the quality of being unlike or dissimilar (noun)

    Examples

    1. there are many differences between jazz and rock

See definition of difference in Merriam Webster