differencing

Definition of differencingnext
present participle of difference

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for differencing
Verb
  • Anonymity will continue to be Reddit’s differentiating factor.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Or, at least, differentiating that the sandwiches Wawa and other convenience stores and delis in the area sell are in fact called hoagies.
    Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For example, they might be classified by the number of rulers, thus distinguishing government by one (as in a monarchy or a tyranny) from government by the few (in an aristocracy or oligarchy) and from government by the many (as in a democracy).
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Defenders can have a hard time distinguishing an intruder from a normal administrator in a busy environment, especially when the intruder is deliberately trying to make their actions look like ordinary activity.
    William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Differencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differencing. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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