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VocabJLPT N1

delta

Noun

Definitions

1. delta
2. Delta (letter)

This katakana noun, borrowed from Greek via English, refers to the Greek letter delta or a triangular river delta where a river meets the sea. It also appears in scientific and mathematical contexts to indicate change or difference.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"If the delta is zero, they're the same," my friend explained.

Sentence 2

Can you really call that delta just a margin of error?

Sentence 3

We track project deltas in the change management log.

Sentence 4

Going forward, I'll report the KPI deltas on a weekly basis.

Sentence 5

Which point in time should we use for the delta?