(economics, marketing) Perceived differences between the product of one firm and that of its rivals so that some customers value it more.

plural of differential diagnosis

A branch of psychology focusing on how and why individuals differ in their behaviour.

plural of differential operator

(mathematics, mathematical analysis) An operator defined as a function of the differentiation operator (the operator which maps functions to their derivatives).

plural of differential geometry

plural of locking differential

(automotive) A kind of automotive differential that provides increased traction by restricting each of the two wheels on an axle to the same rotational speed without regard to available traction or differences in resistance seen at each wheel.

plural of differential medium

plural of differential gear