Pronunciation: /ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/
noun the process of distinguishing or contrasting things
A1 It is important to differentiate between right and wrong.
A2 Children at this age start to differentiate colors.
B1 The ability to differentiate between similar species is crucial for biologists.
B2 His keen eye for detail allows him to easily differentiate between authentic and counterfeit items.
C1 The expert was able to differentiate the subtle nuances in the artist's work.
C2 She could easily differentiate between the two identical twins based on their personalities.
verb to recognize or express the difference between things; distinguish
A1 I can differentiate between a cat and a dog.
A2 She struggled to differentiate the real painting from the replica.
B1 It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
B2 The expert was able to differentiate the authentic antique from the fake.
C1 The detective was able to differentiate the subtle clues that led to the killer.
C2 The scientist used advanced technology to differentiate between the two similar species of insects.
formal It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion when conducting research.
informal I can't differentiate between these two brands of headphones; they both sound the same to me.
slang I can never differentiate between the twins - they look exactly alike!
figurative Her unique style of painting really helps her differentiate herself from other artists.
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