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General Slang
delta
DEL-tuh · noun · informal
The difference between two values.
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The gap or change between two figures or states.
“The delta between forecast and actuals is worrying.”
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delta In A Sentence
The delta between forecast and actuals is worrying.
Origin & Usage
From the Greek letter used in maths for change.
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What does 'delta' mean in business?
It refers to the difference or change between two figures or states, such as the gap between a forecast and the actual result.
Where does the term come from?
From the Greek letter delta, which mathematicians and scientists use to represent change or difference.
How is it used at work?
To describe a measured gap, e.g. 'What's the delta between this quarter and last?'
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