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to diff

to diff

8.0
To compare two files and show the differences
  • verb
  • /dɪf/
  • Specialized
translation icon : comparar
  • The software can diff files quickly.

Examples

  • It is helpful to diff your files regularly to track any unexpected changes.

  • Can you diff this file?

  • You should diff the old and new documents to see what has changed.

  • Before merging the code, the developer decided to diff the two versions for conflicts.

  • You can use the software to diff the two documents and see what changes were made.

  • To understand the updates better, please diff the latest version of the file with the previous one.

  • When collaborating on code, it is helpful to diff the modifications made by each contributor.

Synonyms

to compare
vsto diff
932 1.4

To look at more than one thing and show how they are the same or different

focuses only on differences between file versions rather than similarities
to contrast
vsto diff
86 2.7

To compare two or more things to show how they are different

is focused on file versions and usually uses a software tool
to collate
vsto diff
2 6.8

To compare documents or texts to find differences and similarities

is done automatically on file versions to show exact differences

How Thorough

to analyze
  • US
675 3.2
to inspect
202 2.5
to diff
  • Specialized
8.0
to compare
932 1.4
to check
∞ 1.0
to glance at
150 2.0

Surface Forms

diff infinitive
diffed past
diffed past participle
diffing present participle
diffs third person singular

Etymology

Diff comes from the word difference and is used as a verb to 'find differences' between two files or texts. To 'diff' something is to compare the versions and show exactly what changed.