differential
BrE /dɪˈfɛrənʃəl/ AmE /dɪˈfɛrənʃəl/
noun / adjective en → es
a function in mathematics that represents the rate of change of a curve at any point on it
diferencial (matemáticas)
Collocations differential calculus
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The differential of a function is used to calculate the slope of its graph.
El diferencial de una función se utiliza para calcular la pendiente de su gráfica.
a part in a car that allows the wheels to turn at different speeds when going around corners
diferencial (automóvil)
Collocations car differential
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The car's differential needs to be checked regularly.
El diferencial del coche necesita ser revisado regularmente.
a difference in price or wages between different places, industries, or groups of people
diferencial (económico)
Collocations wage differential
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There is a large wage differential between the north and south of the country.
Hay una gran diferencia salarial entre el norte y el sur del país.
a difference in quality or standard between two things
diferencia en calidad, distinción
Collocations quality differential
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There is a quality differential between the products of these two companies.
Hay una diferencia de calidad entre los productos de estas dos empresas.
a device that is used to measure or control differences in temperature, pressure, etc.
diferencial (instrumento)
Collocations temperature differential
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The temperature differential between the two rooms is significant.
La diferencia de temperatura entre las dos habitaciones es significativa.
relating to or showing a difference in quality, quantity, etc.
diferencial, que muestra diferencia
Collocations differential treatment
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The company offers differential rates for its services.
La empresa ofrece tarifas diferenciales para sus servicios.
relating to or showing a difference in price, wages, etc., between different places, industries, or groups of people
diferencial (económico)
Collocations wage differential
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There is a significant wage differential between the two regions.
Hay una diferencia salarial significativa entre las dos regiones.
relating to or showing a rate of change in mathematics
diferencial (matemáticas)
Collocations differential equation
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The differential calculus is a branch of mathematics.
El cálculo diferencial es una rama de las matemáticas.