Visual meaning of 'diff' - Social Visual Dictionary

noun

Any program which compares two files or sets of files and outputs a description of the differences between them.

Examples:

"The teacher used a diff to check if any students had copied each other's code on the assignment. "

computing technology

noun

The output of a diff program. A diff file.

Examples:

"The programmer sent me the diff to review the changes he made to the code. "

computing technical technology

noun

A difficult route.

Examples:

"The hiking trail was a diff, so we took the easier path instead. "

way

Visual illustration of diff: 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. - Image 1

verb

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.

Examples:

""Before submitting the code, I'll diff my new version against the original to make sure I only changed what I intended." "

computing technology

verb

To compare two files or other objects, manually or otherwise.

Examples:

""Before submitting the assignment, I used a program to diff my first draft against the revised version to see all the changes I made." "

computing technology

Visual illustration of diff: 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. - Image 1

proper noun

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.

Examples:

"My coworker used diff to quickly identify the changes I made to the project's configuration file. "

computing technology utility technical internet machine

noun

The quality of being different.

Examples:

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

quality being

noun

A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.

Examples:

"There are three differences between these two pictures."

character aspect quality

noun

A disagreement or argument.

Examples:

"We have our little differences, but we are firm friends."

attitude communication society

noun

Significant change in or effect on a situation or state.

Examples:

"Adding the new team member made a real diff to our project's success. "

situation outcome condition

noun

The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.

Examples:

"The difference between 3 and 21 is 18."

math

noun

Choice; preference.

Examples:

""When asked about her favorite subject, Maya said she had no diff; she enjoyed them all." "

attitude mind philosophy value

Visual illustration of diff: An addition to a coat of arms to distinguish two people's bearings which would otherwise be the same. See augmentation and cadency. - Image 1

noun

An addition to a coat of arms to distinguish two people's bearings which would otherwise be the same. See augmentation and cadency.

Examples:

"Since both brothers wanted to use their family's coat of arms, a small fleur-de-lis was added as a diff to the younger brother's shield, distinguishing his lineage from his older brother's. "

heraldry family royal

noun

The quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.

Examples:

"In biology class, we learned that the diff between a lion and a tiger is primarily the lion's mane. "

quality philosophy logic

$Visual illustration of diff: (logic circuits) A Boolean operation which is TRUE when the two input variables are different but is otherwise FALSE; the XOR operation (\scriptstyle A \overline B + \overline A B). - Image 1$

noun

(logic circuits) A Boolean operation which is TRUE when the two input variables are different but is otherwise FALSE; the XOR operation (\scriptstyle A \overline B + \overline A B).

Examples:

"The circuit designer used a diff to compare the two signals and identify any discrepancies. "

technology electronics computing logic math science technical

$Visual illustration of diff: (relational algebra) the set of elements that are in one set but not another (\scriptstyle A \overline B). - Image 1$

noun

(relational algebra) the set of elements that are in one set but not another (\scriptstyle A \overline B).

Examples:

"After subtracting the list of attendees who paid at the door from the master attendance list, the diff represents those who pre-registered online. "

math logic

noun

The differential gear in an automobile etc

Examples:

"The car's diff allowed for smooth transitions between different speeds. "

vehicle machine technical part

noun

A qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things

Examples:

"There's a noticeable diff in the taste between the homemade cookies and the store-bought ones. "

quality aspect

noun

An infinitesimal change in a variable, or the result of differentiation

Examples:

"The diff between 2.0 and 2.1 is just 0.1. "

math science technical

Visual illustration of diff: One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other. - Image 1

noun

One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other.

Examples:

"The motor used a special "diff" to ensure smooth operation, with one coil pulling the armature in while the other simultaneously pushed it out. "

electronics technical device machine

Visual illustration of diff: A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all. - Image 1

noun

A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all.

Examples:

"The electrician installed a diff in the theatre's lighting system to ensure all the stage lights received equal power and brightness. "

electronics electric technology device utility machine

Related Words

Visual illustration for the word "infinitesimal" - A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number (by definition it is not a real number).

infinitesimal/ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number (by definition it is not a real number).

augmentation/ɔɡmənˈteɪʃən/ /æɡmənˈteɪʃən/

The act or process of augmenting.

simultaneously/ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/

Occurring at the same time.

distributing/dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪŋ/

To divide into portions and dispense.

quantitative/ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɑntɪˌteɪtɪv/

Of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality

configuration/kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/

Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.

discrepancies/dɪˈskrepənsiz/ /dɪsˈkrepənsiz/

An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.

differentiation/ˌdɪfəˌɹɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪfəˌɹɛnʃiˈeɪʃn̩/

The act of differentiating.

historically/hɪˈstɒrɪkli/ /hɪˈstɔːrɪkli/

In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.

characteristic/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

distinguishing/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪn/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

differential[dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ]

The differential gear in an automobile etc