Definition of Difference

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Difference

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?

Disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy.

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

Choice; preference.

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.

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

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

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

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Difference Quotations

The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.
Albert Einstein

In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.
Albert Einstein

It's not what you've got, it's what you use that makes a difference.
Zig Ziglar

I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.
Thomas Jefferson

Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.
Thomas Jefferson

There's a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure the truth.
Maya Angelou

Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference.
Barack Obama

Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem.
Ronald Reagan

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.
Winston Churchill

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.
Vince Lombardi

Difference Translations

difference in Afrikaans is verskil
difference in Dutch is verschil, onderscheid
difference in Finnish is erotus
difference in German is Unterschied, Differenz, Unterschied
difference in Italian is differenza
difference in Norwegian is forskjell
difference in Spanish is diferencia
difference in Swedish is skillnad

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