differentiate
//ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt//
Verb
differentiateInfinitive
differentiatePresent tense
differentiatedPast tense
differentiatedPast participle
differentiatingPresent participle
differentiatesThird-person singular
1
To recognize or identify the differences between two or more things or people.
It's hard to differentiate between the twins because they look so similar.
2
To make or become different in the process of growth or development.
As the embryo develops, cells begin to differentiate into specialized tissues.
3
To treat or regard something as different or distinct.
The law should not differentiate between citizens based on their religion.
4
(Mathematics) To calculate the derivative of a function.
We need to differentiate this function with respect to x.