No. 274 in Dutch
verschil
Difference.
In a sentence
Het verschil tussen deze twee methodes is duidelijk.
The difference between these two methods is clear.
In this sentence, the word 'verschil' is used to denote a distinction or contrast between two items.
Zij merkte meteen het verschil in smaak op.
She immediately noticed the difference in taste.
Here, 'verschil' emphasizes the observable variation perceived through taste.
Er is weinig verschil tussen hun meningen.
There is little difference between their opinions.
This usage of 'verschil' indicates a subtle variance or small extent of divergence.
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