Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
differentiate
verb
/ˌdɪf.əˈrɛn.ʃi.eɪt/
Definition
To recognize or ascertain what makes something different.
Examples
- It can be challenging to differentiate between similar products.
- The teacher helped students differentiate the main ideas from the supporting details.
- Heartburn and a heart attack can sometimes be difficult to differentiate.
Meaning
The process of distinguishing or identifying differences between two or more things.
Synonyms
- distinguish
- discern
- differentiate between
- set apart
