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differentials

/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəlz/ /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəlz/

Meanings
noun
The differential gear in an automobile etc

Examples :

"The mechanic checked the car's differentials to ensure smooth turning and power distribution. "
vehicle machine technical part
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 :

"In the electric motor repair shop, the technician explained that the motor's differentials were misaligned, causing it to vibrate excessively because the opposing magnetic forces were not properly balanced. "
electronics physics machine device technical part electric

Related Words

Illustration infinitesimal

infinitesimal noun

/ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

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

"The difference between the student's estimate and the actual value was an infinitesimal – so small that it didn't affect the final calculation. "

Illustration distributing

distributing verb

/dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪŋ/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

Illustration distribution

distribution noun

/ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/

An act of distributing or state of being distributed.

"The distribution of the school supplies was done fairly, giving each student an equal amount. "

Illustration quantitative

quantitative adjective

/ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɑntɪˌteɪtɪv/

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

"The teacher asked for a quantitative analysis of the students' test scores, instead of just a general description of how they performed. "

Illustration difference

difference noun

/ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/

The quality of being different.

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

Illustration qualitative

qualitative noun

/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑl.ɪˌteɪ.tɪv/

Something qualitative.

"The qualitative differences between the two schools were noticeable in their teaching methods. "

Illustration excessively

excessively adverb

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

To an excessive degree.

"The application form was excessively complicated."

Illustration approximate

approximate verb

/əˈprɒksɪmət/ /əˈprɒksəmeɪt/

To estimate.

"We approximate the total cost of the school trip to be around $500 per student. "

Illustration differentiation

differentiation noun

/ˌdɪfəˌɹɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪfəˌɹɛnʃiˈeɪʃn̩/

The act of differentiating.

"In school, the teacher uses differentiation to help students learn at their own pace, providing easier or more challenging tasks based on individual needs. "

Illustration differential

differential noun

[dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ]

The differential gear in an automobile etc

"The car's differential allowed the wheels to turn at different speeds when going around a corner. "

Illustration electrician

electrician noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən/ /ˌilɛkˈtrɪʃən/

A tradesman who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.

"The electrician fixed the broken lights in our kitchen. "

Illustration automobile

automobile noun

/ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˈɔ.tə.moʊˌbil/

A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

"My father bought a new automobile for his business. "