Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for differential. Search instead for mitteldifferential.
Definitions

differential

[dif-uh-ren-shuhl] / ˌdɪf əˈrɛn ʃəl /










Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The Lakers were outrebounded by one in the two games with Kessler compared with a minus-23 rebounding differential during the first three preseason games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

“We’re searching for every possible way to give ourselves an advantage,” said Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, whose team lost at Buffalo last Sunday despite five takeaways and a plus-four turnover differential.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

The situation is so bad that even the Baltimore Orioles, who are in last place in the AL East, have a better run differential than the entire AL West.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

As long as that differential is positive, it is a bullish sign for the stock market.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

As different as these outcomes seem, they are all governed by the same differential equation.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

A shift in rate differentials could weigh on the appeal of Indonesia’s currency and bonds, while volatile oil prices are the main downside risk to the country’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The euro and sterling both hit eight-week lows of $1.1407 and $1.3287, respectively, as rate differentials shifted in the dollar’s favor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

TOKYO—The yen is under renewed pressure as fresh expectations of Federal Reserve monetary tightening dim the prospects of U.S.-Japan interest-rate differentials narrowing in the currency’s favor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Interest-rate differentials are usually the driver of forex rates because capital is attracted by higher returns.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

Together we discussed and gravely considered the relative merits of side compression straps, spindrift collars, crampon patches, load transfer differentials, air-flow channels, webbing loops, and something called the occipital cutout ratio.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson


Vocabulary lists containing differential

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training