Definitions for Differentiation
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. differentiation, distinctionnoun

   a discrimination between things as different and distinct

   "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"

2. differentiationnoun

   the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function

3. specialization, specialisation, differentiationnoun

   (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function

   "cell differentiation in the developing embryo"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. differentiationnoun

   The act of differentiating.

2. differentiationnoun

   The process of determining the derived function of a function.

3. differentiationnoun

   The act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference; exact definition or determination.

4. differentiationnoun

   The gradual formation or production of organs or parts by a process of evolution or development, as when the seed develops the root and the stem, the initial stem develops the leaf, branches, and flower buds; or in animal life, when the germ evolves the digestive and other organs and members, or when the animals as they advance in organization acquire special organs for specific purposes.

5. differentiationnoun

   (geology) The process of separation of cooling magma into various rock types.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Differentiationnoun

   the act of differentiating

2. Differentiationnoun

   the act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference; exact definition or determination

3. Differentiationnoun

   the gradual formation or production of organs or parts by a process of evolution or development, as when the seed develops the root and the stem, the initial stem develops the leaf, branches, and flower buds; or in animal life, when the germ evolves the digestive and other organs and members, or when the animals as they advance in organization acquire special organs for specific purposes

4. Differentiationnoun

   the supposed act or tendency in being of every kind, whether organic or inorganic, to assume or produce a more complex structure or functions

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1. Differentiation

   Differentiation in semantics is defined by Löbner as a meaning shift reached by "adding concepts to the original concepts". His example is James Joyce is hard to understand, where understand is differentiated from "perceiving the meaning" to "interpret the text meaning". A related meaning shift is metonymy, where one builds a new concept out of an element of the original concept. In the example mentioned, James Joyce most likely refers to "the work of James Joyce" and not to the author - a metonymical shift. If the name were to refer to the man, understand would be differently differentiated, perhaps one would read it as "interpret the speech articulation" or "comprehend the actions" of the person James Joyce. Meaning shifts are very common among language users, and allow for great flexibility of word usage. It is not to be confused with lexical ambiguity though, words as uttered in a context may have perfectly precise meanings even though in varying contexts they may be used to express widely different meanings.

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How to pronounce Differentiation?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Differentiation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Differentiation in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Differentiation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Differentiation in a Sentence

1. Jonathan Hill:

   I don't want to burden smaller, lower-risk institutions with the same requirements we need for bigger, riskier ones, looking ahead, I am keen to build on this policy of differentiation.

2. David McQueen:

   The motivation for subscribers to upgrade smartphones has been a problem over the past few years with most flagships having very little differentiation with their predecessors.

3. Christopher Durham:

   Kirkland has a one-note strategy and it's really good at that one note, it creates a reason and a point of differentiation for people to shop there.

4. Ivo Pogorelić:

   First, technical perfection as something natural. Second, an insight into the development of the piano sound, as perfected by the pianist-composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, composers who understood the piano both as a human voice ... and as an orchestra with which they could produce a variety of colors. Third, the need to learn how to use every aspect of our new instruments, which are richer in sound. Fourth, the importance of differentiation.

5. The European Court of Justice:

   The court of justice finds that G4S’s internal rule refers to the wearing of visible signs of political, philosophical or religious beliefs and therefore covers any manifestation of such beliefs without distinction. The rule thus treats all employees to the undertaking in the same way, notably by requiring them, generally and without any differentiation, to dress neutrally.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Differentiation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Differentiation
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Differentiation
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Differentiation