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differentiate

[ dif-uh-ren-shee-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

differentiated, differentiating.
  1. to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
  2. to change; alter.
  3. to perceive the difference in or between.

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  4. to make different by modification, as a biological species.
  5. Mathematics. to obtain the differential or the derivative of.


verb (used without object)

differentiated, differentiating.
  1. to become unlike or dissimilar; change in character.
  2. to make a distinction.
  3. Biology. (of cells or tissues) to change from relatively generalized to specialized kinds, during development.

differentiate

/ ˌɪəˈɛʃɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. tr to serve to distinguish between
  2. whenintr, often foll by between to perceive, show, or make a difference (in or between); discriminate
  3. intr to become dissimilar or distinct
  4. maths to perform a differentiation on (a quantity, expression, etc)
  5. intr (of unspecialized cells, etc) to change during development to more specialized forms
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ徱ڴڱˈԳپˌٴǰ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • 徱·ڱ·t·tDz noun
  • t·徱Э·t·ٱ verb (used with object) interdifferentiated interdifferentiating
  • d·ڱ·t·ٱ verb redifferentiated redifferentiating
  • -徱Э·t·iԲ adjective
  • ܲd·ڱ·t·e adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of differentiate1

First recorded in 1810–20; from Medieval Latin 徱ڴڱԳپٳܲ distinguished (past participle of 徱ڴڱԳپ ), equivalent to Latin different(ia) difference + -ٳܲ -ate 1
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He’s not determined to differentiate his solo voice from his work with TV on the Radio, but there’s a definite shift in the mood here.

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In another, he was told: "The app currently specifies 'Polygon' without differentiating between standard and bridged options. I'll note your feedback for future improvements."

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Asif hopes this means the camera has recorded more evidence that the AI software - which allows it to differentiate between humans, other animals and snow leopards - is working.

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It also differentiates between the required grounding for wood, lightweight steel poles, and lattice towers like the ones under scrutiny in Eaton Canyon.

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Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers to check their bags, ending a long-standing “bags fly free” policy that inspired loyalty and differentiated the brand from its competitors.

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