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Differentiate
/dˌɪfəɹˈɛnʃɪˌeɪt/
/ˌdɪfɝˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/, /ˌdɪfɝˈɛntʃiˌeɪt/to differentiate
01
to recognize the difference present between two people or things
Transitive: to differentiate between two things | to differentiate two things
Example
The two products are clearly differentiated by their packaging and branding.
She is currently differentiating between the various types of flowers in the garden.
Can you please differentiate between the symptoms of flu and those of a common cold?
02
to be something that marks two things or people as completely distinguished or different
Transitive: to differentiate sb/sth from others
Example
The new technology differentiates this company from its competitors.
Her unique style differentiates her from other artists in the gallery.
His voice differentiates him from other singers in the competition.
03
to develop unique qualities or features that make something stand out from others
Intransitive
Example
Over time, the two brands have differentiated by focusing on different target markets.
The two cultures differentiated in their traditions and values.
The two cities differentiated in terms of architecture and urban planning.
04
(of a cell or organism) to change or develop in a way that makes something distinct or unique from others
Intransitive: to differentiate into specialized forms
Example
In the early stages of growth, the cells differentiate into various specialized types.
In biology, cells differentiate into specialized types during development.
As the plants grow, they differentiate into various shapes and sizes.
05
to cause a cell to develop into a more specialized form during its growth process
Transitive: to differentiate cells
Example
The genetic material in a zygote can differentiate cells into various organs.
In embryonic development, certain signals differentiate cells into specialized tissue types.
The presence of certain proteins can differentiate skin cells into nerve cells.
06
to find the derivative of a function, essentially determining how it changes at each point
Transitive: to differentiate a function
Example
In calculus, we differentiate a function to understand its rate of change.
To solve the problem, we need to differentiate the equation with respect to time.
In this problem, you need to differentiate the equation before integrating it.
Example
The two products are clearly differentiated by their packaging and branding.
She is currently differentiating between the various types of flowers in the garden.
Can you please differentiate between the symptoms of flu and those of a common cold?
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