difference

ˈdɪfərəns
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Translation of difference into German

Noun

1.

distinguishing feature

characteristic that distinguishes one thing from another
  • The difference in color makes it unique.Der Unterschied in der Farbe macht es einzigartig.
2.

change

significant change or effect on a situation
  • Her efforts made a difference in the community.Ihre Bemühungen machten einen Unterschied in der Gemeinschaft.
3.

subtraction result

TECH.
result of subtracting one number from another
TECH.
  • The difference between 10 and 4 is 6.Die Differenz zwischen 10 und 4 ist 6.
4.

conflict

disagreement or argument between people
  • They had a difference over the project plan.Sie hatten eine Meinungsverschiedenheit über den Projektplan.
5.

set theory

TECH.
set of elements in one set but not another
TECH.
Differenz fMengendifferenz
  • The difference between sets A and B is empty.Die Differenz zwischen den Mengen A und B ist leer.
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Expressions with difference: examples in English and translations in German

kein Unterschied
gehupft wie gesprungen
Whether you go or stay, it's the same difference.
was ist der Unterschied
What's the difference between these two colors?
es macht keinen Unterschied
es ist egal
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
es macht keinen Unterschied
macht keinen Unterschied
It makes no difference if you are late, we will wait.
einen Unterschied machen
etwas bewirken
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
den Unterschied machen
entscheidend sein
Her advice made all the difference in my decision.

Synonyms and analogies of difference in English

Examples of difference in a sentence

  • Cultural differences can influence communication styles.
  • The new policy made a difference in employee satisfaction.
  • His donation made a difference to the charity's funding.
  • The difference in their ages is five years.
  • Calculate the difference between the two amounts.
  • Their difference on politics led to heated debates.

Translations of "difference" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derUnterschiednm.

Take notice of the small details; they make all the difference.

Achte auf die kleinen Details; sie machen den Unterschied.

dieDifferenznf.

The artist's two paintings display a slight difference in style.

Die beiden Gemälde des Künstlers zeigen eine leichte Differenz im Stil.

Preisunterschiedn.

The difference in price between the two products is small potatoes for most consumers.

Der Preisunterschied zwischen den beiden Produkten sind Peanuts für die meisten Verbraucher.

dieAbweichungnf.

A slight difference in the recipe made the cake taste better.

Eine kleine Abweichung im Rezept machte den Kuchen besser schmeckend.

Differenzbetragn.

After returning the goods you receive the difference amount of rental refunded.

Nach Rücksendung der Ware erhalten Sie den Differenzbetrag der Mietdauer erstattet.

Verb
ändernv.

She didn't think the truth would make any difference now.

Sie dachte, die Wahrheit würde jetzt nichts mehr ändern.

differenzierenv.

For a greater difference in shades, specify a narrower range.

Um Schattierungen genauer zu differenzieren, geben Sie einen engeren Bereich an.

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difference: Examples and translations in context

She could feel the difference after replacing the old shock absorber.

Sie konnte den Unterschied spüren, nachdem der alte Stoßdämpfer ersetzt wurde.

It makes no difference to me where we sit in the theater.

Für mich macht es keinen Unterschied, wo wir im Theater sitzen.

Effective coaching can make a significant difference in a person's performance.

Effektives Coaching kann einen erheblichen Unterschied in der Leistung einer Person machen.

A strong cover letter can make a significant difference in job applications.

Ein starkes Anschreiben kann einen erheblichen Unterschied bei Bewerbungen machen.

Kicking makes a difference in defending against opponents in games.

Schießen macht einen Unterschied bei der Verteidigung gegen Gegner in Spielen.

The compound interest made a significant difference in her savings over time.

Der Zinseszins machte über die Zeit einen erheblichen Unterschied bei ihren Ersparnissen.

A comprehensive statement of claim can make a significant difference in court.

Eine umfassende Klage kann einen erheblichen Unterschied vor Gericht machen.

A good cue can make a significant difference in your game.

Ein guter Queue kann einen erheblichen Unterschied in deinem Spiel machen.

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