the act of contrasting people, things

difference

difference; absence of agreement

conflict, disagreement

(an instance of) a difference in quality, size etc (between)

difference

(an instance of) being distinct; that which makes one thing different from another

differentiation; feature

(an instance of) the state of being inconsistent

discrepancy

all the characteristics that belong to an individual and that distinguish her or him from others

personality

(an instance, example, of) the absence of equality in size, degree, rank, wealth

prejudice; lack of balance

the chances in favour of or against something happening

advantage

(an instance, amount, of) the act of varying

difference; alternative