verb

differentiate

to differentiate, to distinguish, to discriminate

It's hard to differentiate between the two twins.

It's hard to differentiate between the two twins.

The company needs to differentiate its products.

The company needs to differentiate its products.

((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to distinguish (sth.) from (sth.) Can you differentiate this brand from its competitors?

((between sth.)) ((and sth.)) to distinguish between (sth.) and (sth.) We must differentiate between fact and opinion.

Synonyms: distinguish, discern, discriminate; Antonyms: confuse, mix up, equate

From Latin 'differentia' (difference) + '-ate' (verb-forming suffix).

To make or see the 'difference'. The '-ate' ending often signifies a verb.

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