diff
word
Definition
'Diff' is a short, informal term for 'difference,' especially used in technology to mean the comparison between two files, showing what has changed.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and common in tech, programming, and IT contexts as both a noun and sometimes a verb. Usually refers to text or code file comparisons, especially in version control. Rare outside tech or casual messaging. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: diferencia (informática) - diff (tecnología)Portuguese (BR): diferença (informática) - diff (tecnologia)Portuguese (PT): diferença (informática) - diff (tecnologia)Chinese (Simplified): 差异（计算机术语）- diff（技术用语）Chinese (Traditional): 差異（電腦術語）- diff（技術用語）Hindi: अंतर (तकनीकी) - डिफ (तकनीकी)Arabic: فرق (تقنية) - ديف (مصطلح تقني)
Example Sentences
Can you send me the diff between these two documents?
basic
The diff shows what was changed in the code.
basic
I found a small diff between the files.
basic
I’ll run a diff before merging your changes.
natural
Just check the diff to see what Paul updated.
natural
This tool makes reading a diff much easier.
natural