as in to distinguish
to understand or point out the difference in
it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music
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Recent Examples of differentiate
This figure does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
South African crime statistics do not differentiate between the races of victims, and there is no specific category for farm murders.
—Liezl Thom, ABC News, 21 May 2025
The permit came with restrictions that differentiate the units from typical hotel rooms.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Before this photonic approach will be fully accepted by the scientific community, its proponents will need to differentiate it from other light-emitting processes.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
South African crime statistics do not differentiate between the races of victims, and there is no specific category for farm murders.
—Liezl Thom, ABC News, 21 May 2025
The permit came with restrictions that differentiate the units from typical hotel rooms.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Before this photonic approach will be fully accepted by the scientific community, its proponents will need to differentiate it from other light-emitting processes.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiate
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In his book The Spirit Molecule, about the first modern study that administered DMT to humans, the psychiatrist Rick Strassman uses a TV metaphor to distinguish the drug’s effects from those of other psychoactive substances.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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With the right intelligence, firms can distinguish fraudsters from legitimate customers and still deliver great digital journeys.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Qatar’s human rights profile remains questionable, with migrants, who make up a large portion of the nation’s population, subject to abuse; LGBTQ populations discriminated against by law; and women subjected to male guardianship laws.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
20 May 2025
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The radar can detect, track, and discriminate ballistic missiles in multiple phases of flight to defend the U.S. and allies, the company stated.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Special teams difference After a penalty-free first period, the Wings had a power play 6:58 into the second period.—
Helene St. James,
Detroit Free Press,
6 Jan. 2023
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But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.—
Carlos Monarrez,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Mar. 2018
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“Differentiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiate. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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