Differentiate Meaning in English
word
ˌdɪfɝˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/, /ˌdɪfɝˈɛntʃiˌeɪt
dif-er-EN-shee-ayt
dˌɪfəɹˈɛnʃɪˌeɪt
dif-uh-REN-shee-ayt
Definição
To recognize or show the difference between two or more things; to make something appear different.
Uso & Nuances
Common in academic, scientific, and formal contexts. Often used with 'between' ('differentiate between X and Y'). Can also mean making something distinct. Sometimes confused with 'distinguish'—they are often interchangeable but 'differentiate' is more formal.
Spanish: diferenciar - distinguirPortuguese (BR): diferenciar - distinguirPortuguese (PT): diferenciar - distinguirChinese (Simplified): 区分 - 区别Chinese (Traditional): 區分 - 區別Hindi: अंतर करना - भेद करनाArabic: يفرق - يميزBengali: পার্থক্য করা - আলাদা করাRussian: различать - отличатьJapanese: 区別する - 差別化するVietnamese: phân biệtKorean: 구별하다 - 차별화하다Turkish: ayırt etmek - farklılaştırmakUrdu: فرق کرنا - امتیاز کرناIndonesian: membedakan
Frases de Exemplo
Can you differentiate the twins?
basic
It is important to differentiate facts from opinions.
basic
Doctors need to differentiate between similar symptoms.
basic
It’s hard to differentiate one brand from another these days.
natural
Teachers try to differentiate lessons to suit each learner.
natural
Once you know what to look for, you can easily differentiate the real ones from the fakes.
natural