Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
determine-the-difference-between
Phrase
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn ðə ˈdɪfərəns bɪˈtwin/
Definition
To ascertain or identify what differentiates two or more subjects.
Examples
- It can be challenging to determine the difference between similar models of smartphones.
- Teachers often help students to determine the difference between fact and opinion in their writing.
- When comparing the two species, we need to determine the difference between their habits and habitats.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the process of analyzing and understanding the distinct characteristics that separate one thing from another.
Synonyms
- discern the distinction
- identify the variance
- differentiate
