Definitions for "Difference"
The quantity by which one quantity differs from another, or the remainder left after subtracting the one from the other.
(n) The Boolean operation that subtracts, or removes, the intersecting geometry from the specified solid. For example, in the Boolean operation A - B, the intersection of solids A and B is removed from A.
The result of subtracting two numbers.
That by which one thing differs from another; that which distinguishes or causes to differ; mark of distinction; characteristic quality; specific attribute.
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.
To cause to differ; to make different; to mark as different; to distinguish.
Disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy.
In arguments about specific events, a reason for seeing X as the cause of Y. X must be the only relevant difference between a situation in which Y occurs and situations in which Y does not occur. In studies of causation in a population, and abbreviation for the given or suspected effect.
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"
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?
The quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock"
a community service program that sponsors several projects throughout the year and connects youth to volunteer opportunities in the community
an affiliate of Hands On Network, who is supporting The Red Cross by coordinating volunteer groups to serve in immediate response teams
a nonprofit organization that meets critical community needs by making volunteer opportunities available to busy professional people in the Phoenix metropolitan area
The postmodern turn is a search for and a celebration of differences. "Vive la difference!" Diversity is an asset, not a cost or something to be controlled or exploited. It is postmod to assume that increasing the heterogeneity of viewpoints, pathways, involvements, relationships, and constructions will free us cogs from the modernist project.
a strong family business run by Peter and Leanne Taylor of Bendigo in Victoria
a fascinating story with important ideas of interest to everone - a must-read for businessmen who want to learn how to attract and hold potentially valuable inner-city and welfare workers
a powerful slice of Gospel to calm the troubled soul
Difference is the third studio album by Finnish power metal band Dreamtale.
a very peculiar and obscure concept
Difference is a key concept of continental philosophy, opposed to Identity.
A state of disparity in needs, values, attitudes, goals, or self-interests between two individuals in an ongoing, interdependent relationship.
an educational program for middle- and high school students which focuses on the root causes of hunger and poverty, the people most affected, solutions, and how students can help
Keywords:  poised, thinking, society, bring, great
a necessary vehicle to bring about great change in today's society
a new organization that is poised to change that thinking
a not for profit organization dedicated to creating positive changes in impoverished communities worldwide
In clearing (qv), contracts are concluded at maturity by the payment by buyer to seller (or vice versa) of the difference between the contract price and the corresponding settlement price.
a significant change; "the difference in her is amazing"; "his support made a real difference"
Keywords:  boolean, theory, elements, set, two
(set theory) The difference of sets A and B is the set of all elements of A which are not also elements of B.
The Boolean difference between two sets of element (A NOT B) is the set of elements present in set A but not also present in set B.
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"
Keywords:  choice, preference
Choice; preference.
(1) The amount by which one number is greater or less than another.
the amount by which one number differs from another Example: 9-8=1 the difference of 9 and 8 is 1
The distance between two numbers on a number line.
A relation establishing multiplicity.
(no other diffs)