What does differentiate mean?

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

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word differentiate.

Princeton's WordNet

  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

Wiktionary

  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.

ChatGPT

  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 Dictionary

  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

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

How to pronounce differentiate?

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. Stella Lee:

    The inside of the nose is lined by a multitude of cilia( which look like a shag carpet under the microscope) that are constantly providing clearance of mucus, pathogens and inhaled particulates to the back of the nose by beating in a rhythmic motion, it is amazing that our noses can differentiate between potentially harmful pathogens and innocuous agents.

  2. Alessandro Carano:

    The purpose is to mobilize the liquidity in the market. We don't differentiate among the owners of the funds, china is a big investor already. We don't want any prejudice.

  3. Loren Weisman:

    Differentiate your opinions from facts. Honor your audience with messaging that clearly defines when you are sharing truth and when you are sharing an opinion.

  4. 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.

  5. Adam Matthews:

    We differentiate between companies that are genuinely trying to manage the transition, and those that are not.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

differentiate#10000#17787#100000

Translations for differentiate

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

  • диференцирам, различавам се, видоизменям, разграничавам се, отличавам сеBulgarian
  • rozlišovat, derivovatCzech
  • diskriminieren, differenzieren, unterscheidenGerman
  • diferencigiEsperanto
  • diferenciarSpanish
  • erottua, erilaistaa, muuttaa, derivoida, differentioida, erottaa, erota, erilaistua, muuttuaFinnish
  • הבדילHebrew
  • differentiëren, afleiden, onderscheiden, discriminerenDutch
  • odróżniać, różnić się, różnicować, różniczkowaćPolish
  • diferențiaRomanian
  • дифференци́ровать, дифференцироватьRussian
  • differentiera, partialderivera, derivera, särskilja, skiljs åtSwedish
  • диференціюватиUkrainian

Get even more translations for differentiate »

Translation

Find a translation for the differentiate definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"differentiate." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 27 Jul 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/differentiate>.

Discuss these differentiate definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for differentiate? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    light informal conversation for social occasions
    A nidus
    B hypostatization
    C substrate
    D chin-wag

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for differentiate: