differentiation

noun

UK/ˌdɪf.ᵊr.en.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌdɪf.ə.ren.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of differentiation noun

difference

  1. CountableUncountable

    The act of identifying or highlighting the differences between items being compared.

    • The company does not make any differentiation when evaluating job applicants.

    • The speaker emphasized the differentiation between the two theories.

    • Careful observation is necessary to make fine differentiations.

  2. CountableUncountable

    The process or outcome of becoming distinct or making something distinct from similar things.

    • To compete in the market, the company must focus on product differentiation.

    • Brand differentiation is an effective way to attract customers.

    • The differentiation of cells is a critical area of study in biology.