delta

noun
UK: /ˈdeltə/
US: /ˈdeltə/

  1. The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ).

    1. Delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.
    2. The Greek letter delta is often used in mathematical formulas.

  2. A triangular area of land formed by soil carried by a river and deposited at its mouth.

    1. The river delta is very fertile.
    2. The Nile Delta is a densely populated region of Egypt.

  3. A difference or change in something.

    1. There is a delta in prices between stores.
    2. We need to analyze the delta between projected and actual sales figures.

Synonyms

difference shift change variation variance
delta verb

  1. To change, especially slightly.

    1. The price deltaed a bit yesterday.
    2. The company's stock price deltaed after the earnings announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "delta" in English means: The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ)., A triangular area of land formed by soil carried by a river and deposited at its mouth., A difference or change in something..

The phonetic transcription of "delta" is /ˈdeltə/ in British English and /ˈdeltə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "delta": difference, shift, change, variation, variance.

Example usage of "delta": "Delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.". More examples on the page.