diff

A file or display showing the changes between two versions of a file.

• The diff shows three changed lines.
• She reviewed the diff before accepting the update.
• These diffs include changes to the test files.

Similar words: change listing

Common phrases: read a diff, diff file, review the diff

A difference in skill between opposing players in the same role, mentioned to explain or mock a defeat.

• He typed “tank diff” after the match.
• The losing team blamed a support diff.
• Calling it a jungle diff annoyed both players.

Similar words: skill gap

Common phrases: tank diff, support diff, jungle diff

A computer program that compares files and shows how they differ.

• Install a diff on your computer.
• This diff compares folders as well as files.
• Which diff did you use to check the code?

Similar words: comparison tool

Common phrases: run a diff, diff program, diff tool

A climbing route given a grade meaning difficult.

• We climbed a diff before lunch.
• That diff follows the crack to the ledge.
• Several short diffs provide practice for new climbers.

Common phrases: climb a diff, easy diff, graded diff

To use a computer program to find and show differences between files or other items.

• Diff the two files.
• I diffed the folders to find missing files.
• The script diffs each version against the previous one.

How to use it: diff A against B (We diffed the new file against the backup.)

Similar words: compare

Common phrases: diff two files, diff the versions, diff against something

To compare two files or other things to find differences, by hand or with a computer.

• Let’s diff the two lists.
• She diffed the printed copies by hand.
• We can diff these records without using special software.

Similar words: compare

Common phrases: diff two versions, diff the lists, diff by hand

To beat another character in a fight with a stated amount of difficulty.

• That hero can diff the villain easily.
• Fans argued about whether she could diff the stronger character.
• He diffed his opponent with almost no effort.

Similar words: beat, defeat

Common phrases: diff someone easily, diff that character, diff the villain