Pronunciation: /dɪˌfəˈrɛnʃəl/
noun a difference between amounts of things; a distinction between similar things
A1 The differential between the two prices is significant.
A2 She couldn't understand the differential in pay between her and her coworker.
B1 The price differential between the two products is due to the quality of materials used.
B2 The wage differential between different professions can be quite large.
C1 Economists study differentials in income distribution to understand societal trends.
C2 The differential in performance between the two teams was evident throughout the game.
adjective relating to or showing a difference
A1 The differential pricing for the tickets confused some customers.
A2 The mechanic explained that the car's differential needed to be replaced.
B1 The students were given a differential equation to solve for homework.
B2 The company implemented a new policy to address differential treatment of employees.
C1 The researcher conducted a differential analysis of the data to identify patterns.
C2 The expert provided a differential diagnosis for the patient's symptoms.
formal The differential between the two interest rates is quite significant.
informal There's a big differential in prices between the two stores.
slang The price differential is like night and day.
figurative The differential in their personalities is what makes them such a dynamic duo.
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