differentiate
/ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ verb C1- To modify so as to create a difference or distinction.
- To show or be the difference or distinction between things. · What differentiates an alligator from a crocodile?
- To recognize as different or distinct. · How do you differentiate a fake smile from a genuine one?
- To calculate the derivative of a function.
- To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.
- To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.
- To teach a lesson in multiple different ways in order to meet the needs of more or less advanced students.
- To (cause to) go through a process of development called differentiation; to make or become different in form or function.
He/she/it differentiates · Past differentiated · Past participle differentiated · -ing form differentiating
Verb forms
- Base form
- differentiate
- He/she/it
- differentiates
- Past
- differentiated
- Past participle
- differentiated
- -ing form
- differentiating
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