Meaning & use
difference
The result of subtracting one number from another.
See it in a sentence
The difference in the calculation 11 - 4 is 7.
Subtract the morning temperature from the afternoon temperature to find the difference.
A note on using this word
Order matters in subtraction: 4 - 11 is -7. In a phrase such as the difference between two lengths, the positive gap is often intended.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A way in which things are not the same.
One difference between the bags is the number of pockets.
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