definition of
difference

[1] #1 difference n. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock". wn

[2] #2 difference n. [deviation, divergence, departure] a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean". wn

[3] #3 difference n. [dispute, difference of opinion, conflict] a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats". wn

[4] #4 difference n. a significant change; "the difference in her is amazing"; "his support made a real difference". wn

[5] #5 difference n. [remainder] the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend. wn