Definition of "differential" []

• Of, relating to, or showing a difference. (adjective)
• Constituting or making a difference; distinctive. (adjective)
• Dependent on or making use of a specific difference or distinction. (adjective)
• Mathematics Of or relating to differentiation. (adjective)
• Involving differences in speed or direction of motion. (adjective)

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• "This leads me to suspect that the cost differential is due to:"
• "I would say that the least promising source of the differential is valued added from college education."
• "But at least price differential is better reflection of the respective quality of both wines then very close RP score."