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Persian Learner Posted 10 years ago
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Difference vs differential
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Although there is a small price differential, we believe it's worth buying the computer with a faster processor.
Although there is a small price difference, we believe it's worth buying the computer with a faster processor.
Both correct?
Although there is a small price differential, we believe it's worth buying the computer with a faster processor.
Although there is a small price difference, we believe it's worth buying the computer with a faster processor.
Both correct?
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Both are correct but you should use "difference" in most contexts. "differential" tends to be used most often in technical contexts. Some examples: Differential calculus Differential gear Pressure differential Differential backup etc.
- Both are correct but you should use "difference" in most contexts.
- "differential" tends to be used most often in technical contexts.
- Some examples: Differential calculus Differential gear Pressure differential Differential backup etc.
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Both are correct but you should use "difference" in most contexts. "differential" tends to be used most often in technical contexts.
Some examples:
Differential calculus
Differential gear
Pressure differential
Differential backup
etc.
Some examples:
Differential calculus
Differential gear
Pressure differential
Differential backup
etc.
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