Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - difference
Difference
difference
n. & v. --n. 1 the state or condition of being different or unlike. 2 a point in which things differ; a distinction. 3 a degree of unlikeness. 4 a the quantity by which amounts differ; a deficit (will have to make up the difference). b the remainder left after subtraction. 5 a a disagreement, quarrel, or dispute. b the grounds of disagreement (put aside their differences). 6 Heraldry an alteration in a coat of arms distinguishing members of a family. --v.tr. Heraldry alter (a coat of arms) to distinguish members of a family. Phrases and idioms make a (or all the etc.) difference (often foll. by to) have a significant effect or influence (on a person, situation, etc.). make no difference (often foll. by to) have no effect (on a person, situation, etc.). with a difference having a new or unusual feature. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L differentia (as DIFFERENT)
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I. noun Date: 14th century 1. the quality or state of being different , an instance of differing in nature, form, or quality , a characteristic that distinguishes one from another or from the average, the element or factor that separates or distinguishes contrasting situations, distinction or discrimination in preference , 3. disagreement in opinion ; dissension, an instance or cause of disagreement , the degree or amount by which things differ in quantity or measure, a significant change in or effect on a situation , II. transitive verb (-enced; -encing) Date: 1576 differentiate, distinguish ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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