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narrow differences

[ˈnæroʊ ˈdɪfərənsɪz]
noun phrase
diferenças pequenas / diferenças estreitas
1. Small or slight gaps in opinion, performance, or characteristics between two or more things or people
The survey showed narrow differences between the two candidates' support.
A pesquisa mostrou diferenças pequenas entre o apoio aos dois candidatos.
2. Minimal distinctions or slight margins that separate competing entities
Despite their rivalry, there are only narrow differences in their business strategies.
Apesar da rivalidade, há apenas diferenças estreitas em suas estratégias comerciais.
Synonyms
slight differencesminor differencessmall gapsminimal distinctionsmarginal differences
Antonyms
wide differencesmajor differencessignificant gapssubstantial differenceslarge disparities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diferenças pequenas / diferenças mínimas
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
diferenças pequenas
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
diferenças reduzidas / diferenças ligeiras
Preferred in formal Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

by a narrow margin
neck and neck
a hair's breadth
split hairs
the difference is negligible
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