Diff (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. difference: What’s the diff if I go Tuesday or Wednesday?
  2. an operation that computes and displays the data difference or differences between two files, usually between two versions of the same file: Before you submit your work, always do a diff on it.Go back to the original program files you downloaded and run a diff to see what has changed.
verb (used with object)
  1. to compare (data files) and display the difference or differences: It’s easier to diff the files if they are in the same repository.
abbreviation
  1. difference.
  2. different.
Diff (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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