differentiation

noun
UK: /ˌdɪf.əˌren.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌdɪf.əˌren.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

  1. The act of recognizing or stating what makes things different.

    1. The key differentiation between the products is price.
    2. Careful differentiation of symptoms is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

  2. The process of making something different or specialized.

    1. Product differentiation helps a company stand out.
    2. Differentiation in the curriculum allows students to pursue their specific interests and talents.

  3. (Mathematics) The process of finding the derivative of a function.

    1. Differentiation is a fundamental concept in calculus.
    2. Students learn differentiation to solve problems involving rates of change and optimization.

Synonyms

distinction discrimination contrast variation specialization diversification

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "differentiation" in English means: The act of recognizing or stating what makes things different., The process of making something different or specialized., (Mathematics) The process of finding the derivative of a function..

The phonetic transcription of "differentiation" is /ˌdɪf.əˌren.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌdɪf.əˌren.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "differentiation": distinction, discrimination, contrast, variation, specialization, diversification.

Example usage of "differentiation": "The key differentiation between the products is price.". More examples on the page.