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delta

The correct spelling is delta.

How to pronounce delta

/ˈdɛltə/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɛltə/

Say it like: Del-ta

The correct spelling is delta. The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ. For example: "Nile Delta"

Usage Examples

Nile Delta

This will slow the main code path down, but only by delta.

When you update the file, the system will only save the deltas.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ.
  2. 2.A landform at the mouth of a river where it empties into a body of water.
  3. 3.The letter D in the ICAO spelling alphabet, which assigns words to letters of the alphabet.
  4. 4.The symbol Δ.
  5. 5.A small but noticeable effect. Compare epsilon.

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