differentiate

中文： 区分、区别、求导

1. To modify so as to create a difference or distinction. (transitive)
2. To show or be the difference or distinction between things. (transitive) · What differentiates an alligator from a crocodile?
3. To recognize as different or distinct. (transitive) · How do you differentiate a fake smile from a genuine one?
4. To calculate the derivative of a function. (transitive)
5. To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables. (transitive)
6. To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate. (intransitive)
7. To teach a lesson in multiple different ways in order to meet the needs of more or less advanced students. (intransitive)
8. To (cause to) go through a process of development called differentiation; to make or become different in form or function. (intransitive, transitive)

He/she/it differentiates · 过去式 differentiated · 过去分词 differentiated · -ing形式 differentiating