differentiate

/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/
verb
  1. To recognize or show the difference between two or more things.
    • It can be hard to differentiate between the twins because they look so alike.
    • The teacher asked the students to differentiate the two species of birds in the picture.
    • Can you differentiate real butter from margarine by taste alone?
  2. To make something different or distinct from others.
    • Adding a special sauce differentiates this burger from the standard one.
    • The company tries to differentiate its products through unique design.
    • Her strong work ethic differentiates her from other candidates.
  3. To cause a cell or tissue to become specialized during development.
    • Scientists study how embryonic cells differentiate to understand development.
    • During growth, cells differentiate to form skin, muscle, and nerve tissue.
    • Stem cells can differentiate into various types of cells in the body.
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