verschillen

Verschillen is a Dutch term that appears as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, verschillen denotes differences or distinctions between things, values, or groups. The singular form is verschil, while the plural is verschillen. In everyday language, it is common to discuss verschillen between methods, opinions, or outcomes.

As a noun, verschillen is used in comparative statements. For example, “Er zijn verschillen tussen de twee onderzoeken” means there are differences between the two studies. In scientific and statistical contexts, verschillen can refer to observed variation across samples, populations, or conditions. It is often contrasted with samenstelling (composition) or overeenkomsten (similarities).

As a verb, verschillen means “to differ” or “to be different.” It is used with subjects in both singular and plural forms. Typical sentences include “De uitkomsten verschillen” (The results differ) and “Wij verschillen van mening” (We differ in opinion). The verb highlights a divergence or lack of uniformity among elements, attributes, or judgments.

Related terms and concepts include verschil (difference, singular), onderscheid (distinction), and overeenkomst (agreement). In research writing, verschillen are quantified or described using statistics such as mean differences, confidence intervals, or effect sizes to convey the magnitude and significance of the variation.

Verschillen thus functions as a core concept in language, research, and everyday discourse, signaling that two or more items are not identical. See also: verschil, vergelijking, onderscheid.