DIFFERENTIAL


Meaning of DIFFERENTIAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪfərenʃ(ə)l ]

( differentials)

1.

In mathematics and economics, a differential is a difference between two values in a scale.

Germany and France pledged to maintain the differential between their two currencies.

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2.

A differential is a difference between things, especially rates of pay. ( mainly BRIT )

During the Second World War, industrial wage differentials in Britain widened.

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3.

Differential means relating to or using a difference between groups or things. ( FORMAL )

...differential voting rights.

ADJ : ADJ n

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