Word: DIFF
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Definition of DIFF
- Any program which compares two files or sets of files and outputs a description of the differences between them.
- The output of a diff program. A diff file.
- A difficult route.
- To run a diff program on (files or items) so as to produce a description of the differences between them, as for a patch file.
- To compare two files or other objects, manually or otherwise.
- A program, historically part of the Unix operating system, which compares two files or sets of files and outputs a description of the differences between them.
- The quality of being different.
"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."
- A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.
"There are three differences between these two pictures."
- A disagreement or argument.
"We have our little differences, but we are firm friends."
- The differential gear in an automobile etc
- A qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things
- An infinitesimal change in a variable, or the result of differentiation
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "diff" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "diff" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Invalid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIFF a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DIFF worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DIFF? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DIFF:
- # the diff effect
- # master of diff
- # playing with diff
- # in terms of diff
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