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differential
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adjective
relating to or showing a difference
differential treatment
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noun
(= derived function)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
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adjective
involving or containing one or more derivatives
differential equation
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noun
a quality that differentiates between similar things
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noun
(= differential gear)
a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves
GPS
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noun
(= Global Positioning System)
a navigational system involving satellites and computers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by computing the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver