differentiation
ˌdɪfəˌrɛnʃiˈeɪʃən
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Definition of differentiation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
comparisonprocess of distinguishing or setting apart
  • Effective differentiation of products can boost market share.
discrimination distinction separation
2.
mathematicsTECH.calculation of a derivative in mathematicsTECH.
  • Differentiation of the function gives us the rate of change.
calculus derivation
3.
biologyTECH.the process by which cells develop specific functionsTECH.
  • Cell differentiation is vital for organ development.
development maturation specialization
4.
geologyTECH.the separation of cooling magma into rock typesTECH.
  • Geologists study differentiation in volcanic rocks.
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Expressions with differentiation

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process of distinguishing a product from others in the market
Effective product differentiation increases brand loyalty among consumers.
protocol for identifying cell surface molecules in immunology
The cluster of differentiation is vital for cell analysis.
protein found on the surface of immune cells
Cluster of differentiation 8 is present on cytotoxic T cells.

Origin of differentiation

Latin, differentia (difference) + -tion (noun suffix)

Terms with differentiation included in their meaning

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fromprep.
exclusion
indicating exclusion or differentiation
differentiation
identify a difference between two or more things
sound differentiation
ability to differentiate between different sounds
differentiation
distinguished from others
mathematics
result of differentiation showing rate of change
differentiation
act of distinguishing or differentiating
mathematics
quantity found by integration, also an antiderivative linked by differentiation
biology
process of differentiation to adult form in organisms

Examples of differentiation in a sentence

  • Cell differentiation is a key process in development.
  • The professor explained the differentiation of complex functions.
  • Mastering differentiation is crucial for calculus students.
  • Differentiation allows stem cells to become specialized.
  • The differentiation of cells is crucial in embryonic development.
  • Differentiation can create diverse mineral compositions.

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  1. French:différenciation, calcul différentiel, ...
  2. German:Differenzierung, Ableitung, ...
  3. Italian:differenziazione, derivazione, ...
  4. Spanish:diferenciación, derivación, ...
  5. Portuguese:diferenciação, derivação, ...
  6. Chinese:差异化, 微分, ...
  7. Japanese:差別化, 微分, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمْيِيز, اِشْتِقَاق, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַבְדָּלָה, גְּזִירָה, ...
  10. Russian:различие, дифференцирование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:диференціація, диференціювання, ...
  12. Hindi:विभेदीकरण, अवकलन, ...
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