Definitions for differentiate
ˌdɪf əˈrɛn ʃiˌeɪtdif·fer·en·ti·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apartverb

   mark as different

   "We distinguish several kinds of maple"

2. distinguish, mark, differentiateverb

   be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

   "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"

3. differentiateverb

   calculate a derivative; take the derivative

4. differentiateverb

   become different during development

   "cells differentiate"

5. speciate, differentiate, specialize, specialiseverb

   evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

6. differentiateverb

   become distinct and acquire a different character

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. differentiateverb

   To show, or be the distinction between two things.

2. differentiateverb

   To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.

3. differentiateverb

   To modify, or be modified.

4. differentiateverb

   To calculate the derivative of a function.

5. differentiateverb

   To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.

6. differentiateverb

   To produce distinct organs or to achieve specific functions by a process of development called differentiation.

7. Etymology: From *, past participle of *, from differentia; see difference.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. differentiate

   To differentiate is to recognize or identify the distinct characteristics or qualities that distinguish one thing or person from another. It can also refer to a mathematical process used in calculus where a function or equation is differentiated to find the rate at which a quantity is changing at a given point.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Differentiateverb

   to distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to develop differential characteristics in; to specialize; to desynonymize

2. Differentiateverb

   to express the specific difference of; to describe the properties of (a thing) whereby it is differenced from another of the same class; to discriminate

3. Differentiateverb

   to obtain the differential, or differential coefficient, of; as, to differentiate an algebraic expression, or an equation

4. Differentiateverb

   to acquire a distinct and separate character

Matched Categories

1. • Calculate
   • Develop
   • Dissimilate
   • Evolve
   • Mathematics

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'differentiate' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3600

2. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'differentiate' in Verbs Frequency: #1018

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce differentiate?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say differentiate in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of differentiate in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of differentiate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of differentiate in a Sentence

1. Gao Liangyu:

   I don't think airlines shares overall are good investment for the longer term given their high operating cost and the cyclical nature of the industry, however, Spring's no-frills model and flexibility has helped to differentiate itself from others just like Southwest Airline had done in the United States.

2. Graham Buck:

   While high street banks continue to perform strongly, there are clear examples of other FX providers gaining market share, particularly in the Micro and SME segments, newer market entrants that differentiate their offerings by service quality or value for money can capitalise on any complacency from their more established competitors and gain ground across market, mind and wallet share.

3. Deputy Environment Minister Jochen Flasbarth:

   This is a dramatic case and it's not good for us but I believe that you can differentiate between irresponsible action in a company and the general climate policy course that Germany is following.

4. Reuven Rivlin:

   I stand before you in shock and in pain. ... Terror that does not differentiate between people, between creeds. ... Your beloved Zidan, one of this state's best sons, didn't hesitate and didn't waver, israel Reuven Rivlin was among the first to reach the scene of the massacre, among the first to protect the people of Jerusalem. Your dear Zidan Saif stood fearlessly before the terrorists and used Israel Reuven Rivlin own body to block their attack, to block their fire.

5. Warren Eller:

   If you pull out a firearm or concealed weapon in the middle of some sort of active situation, you are undertaking a whole new level of risk, there is no way in that kind of situation a cop can be expected to differentiate, unless there's been some communication or unless the police officer can clearly see what's going on.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=differentiate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Differentiate
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differentiate
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=differentiate