Differentiate vs. Distinguish
Difference Between Differentiate and Distinguish
Differentiateverb
(transitive) To show, or be the distinction between two things.
Distinguishverb
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
Differentiateverb
(intransitive) To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.
Distinguishverb
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
Differentiateverb
To modify, or be modified.
Distinguishverb
To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.
The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal.Differentiateverb
To calculate the derivative of a function.
Distinguishverb
To make to differ.
Differentiateverb
To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.
Distinguishverb
mark as different;
We distinguish several kinds of mapleDifferentiateverb
To produce distinct organs or to achieve specific functions by a process of development called differentiation.
Distinguishverb
detect with the senses;
The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guardsI can't make out the faces in this photographDifferentiatenoun
(geology) Something that has been differentiated or stratified.
Distinguishverb
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;
His modesty distinguishes him form his peersDifferentiateverb
mark as different;
We distinguish several kinds of mapleDistinguishverb
make conspicuous or noteworthy
Differentiateverb
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;
His modesty distinguishes him form his peersDistinguishverb
identify as in botany or biology, for example
Differentiateverb
calculate a derivative; take the derivative
Differentiateverb
become different during development;
cells differentiateDifferentiateverb
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
Differentiateverb
become distinct and acquire a different character
