DIFFERENTIAL


Meaning of DIFFERENTIAL in English

( n. )

A small difference in rates which competing railroad lines, in establishing a common tariff, allow one of their number to make, in order to get a fair share of the business. The lower rate is called a differential rate. Differentials are also sometimes granted to cities.

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