differentiate
gb/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/ us/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/
B2
Inglês
~ 5600
megkülönböztet, különbséget tesz, kiemel, hátrányosan megkülönböztet, diszkriminál, derivál, differenciál
VERBO
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
to differentiate between [A] and [B]
It can be hard to differentiate between a cold and the flu.
Nehéz lehet megkülönböztetni a megfázást az influenzától.
The study aims to differentiate clearly between cause and effect.
A tanulmány célja, hogy világosan különbséget tegyen ok és okozat között.
Young children often cannot differentiate between fantasy and reality.
These features help users differentiate our app from the competition.
The teacher used examples to differentiate the two grammar structures.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I cannot differentiate between these two colors.
Nem tudom megkülönböztetni ezt a két színt.
The doctor must differentiate between different types of pain.
Az orvosnak különbséget kell tennie a különböző fájdalomtípusok között.
This book helps readers differentiate facts from opinions.
Students learn to differentiate formal and informal language.
The test will check if you can differentiate one sound from another.
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "differentiate" with "be different" and say *"this differentiates"* when they mean *"this is different"*. Use "differentiate" when you are talking about seeing or showing the difference between two or more things, often with "between": "differentiate between X and Y".
Significado
recognize or show differences
Colocações
differentiate between
|clearly differentiate
|difficult to differentiate
|help to differentiate
|differentiate similar products
|differentiate one from another
Sinónimos
distinguish (The most common general synonym; used in both everyday and formal contexts with almost the same meaning.)
Antónimos
equate (Means to consider things as the same or equal, the opposite of seeing or showing differences.)
Temas
thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To see or explain how two or more things are not the same.
To recognize or show how two or more things are different from each other.
VERBO
B2
2
kiemel
B2
Padrão de uso:
to differentiate [something] from [other things]
What really differentiates this phone from others is its battery life.
Ami igazán megkülönbözteti ezt a telefont a többitől, az az akkumulátor üzemideje.
Her ability to stay calm under pressure differentiates her from other managers.
Az különbözteti meg őt a többi vezetőtől, hogy nyomás alatt is nyugodt tud maradni.
Strong customer service differentiates small local shops from big chains.
We need a clear strategy to differentiate our brand in a crowded market.
The course is designed to help you find the skills that differentiate you from other candidates.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Good writing skills can differentiate you from other workers.
A jó íráskészség kiemelhet a többi dolgozó közül.
This special design differentiates our shoes from other brands.
Ez a különleges dizájn megkülönbözteti a cipőinket más márkák termékeitől.
Low prices alone do not differentiate the company from its rivals.
Her friendly style differentiates her from other teachers.
The logo helps differentiate the product on the shelf.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"different"* instead of "differentiate" in this sense, for example *"This different our product"*. Use "differentiate" when something actively makes one thing special or not the same: "This feature differentiates our product."
Significado
make something distinct or unique
Colocações
differentiate a product
|differentiate a brand
|key feature that differentiates
|differentiates us from competitors
|differentiating factor
|differentiating feature
Sinónimos
set apart (More informal phrasal verb that focuses on making something clearly different or special compared to others.)
Antónimos
standardize (Means to make things the same or similar, removing differences, which is the opposite of differentiating them.)
Temas
business
|marketing
|identity
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To be the thing that makes one person or thing not the same as others.
To be or create the special quality that makes one person or thing different from others.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
to differentiate between [groups] in [how/when] [something] is done
The policy differentiates between part-time and full-time staff when it comes to benefits.
A szabályzat a juttatások tekintetében különbséget tesz a részmunkaidős és a teljes munkaidős dolgozók között.
The new law makes it illegal to differentiate between patients based on their age.
Az új törvény tiltja, hogy a betegeket az életkoruk alapján hátrányosan megkülönböztessék.
Some universities still differentiate in their entrance requirements for local and international students.
The company was criticized for differentiating between male and female employees in promotion decisions.
We should not differentiate on the basis of race or religion.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The school should not differentiate between boys and girls.
Az iskolának nem szabad különbséget tennie a fiúk és a lányok között.
The new rule differentiates between local and foreign workers.
Az új szabály különbséget tesz a helyi és a külföldi munkavállalók között.
The bank cannot differentiate between customers because of their age.
The law says you cannot differentiate on the basis of religion.
The manager tried not to differentiate between team members.
Erro comum:
Learners often use "differentiate" when "discriminate" is more natural in everyday speech about unfair treatment. "Differentiate" sounds more formal and is often used in legal or policy contexts, especially in writing.
Significado
treat differently, often unfairly
Colocações
differentiate between employees
|differentiate in treatment
|policy differentiates between groups
|differentiated by age
|differentiated according to income
|not allowed to differentiate on the basis of race
Sinónimos
discriminate (Very close in meaning; "discriminate" is more common, especially for clearly unfair treatment based on race, gender, etc.)
Antónimos
treat equally (Means to deal with everyone in the same way, which is the opposite of differentiating between them.)
Temas
society
|law
|work
|relationships
Definição
To treat some people one way and other people another way, often in an unfair way.
To treat people or groups differently based on a particular quality, often in a way that is unfair.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
derivál
C1
differenciál
C1
Padrão de uso:
to differentiate [function] with respect to [variable]
In this exercise you need to differentiate the function with respect to x.
Ebben a feladatban a függvényt x szerint kell deriválni.
We can differentiate both sides of the equation to find the rate of change.
Az egyenlet mindkét oldalát deriválhatjuk, hogy meghatározzuk a változási sebességet.
This function is continuous but difficult to differentiate analytically.
If we differentiate again, we get the second derivative of the function.
Students often learn how to differentiate polynomials before moving on to more complex functions.
Exemplos para aprendentes
In calculus class we learn how to differentiate functions.
Analízisórán megtanuljuk, hogyan kell függvényeket deriválni.
First, differentiate the equation with respect to time.
Először deriváld az egyenletet idő szerint.
It is easy to differentiate this simple function.
We differentiate the curve to find its slope.
You must differentiate before you can solve this problem.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse the everyday meaning of "differentiate" with the mathematical one. In math contexts, it almost always means "to take the derivative", not just "to see a difference".
Significado
do differentiation in mathematics
Colocações
differentiate a function
|differentiate with respect to x
|easy to differentiate
|difficult to differentiate analytically
|differentiate implicitly
|differentiate term by term
Sinónimos
take the derivative of (Longer and more explicit mathematical phrase with the same technical meaning.)
Antónimos
integrate (In calculus, integration is often described as the opposite process of differentiation.)
Temas
science
|mathematics
|education
Definição
In math, to find the derivative of a function (how fast it changes).
In mathematics, to calculate the derivative of a function with respect to one of its variables.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
differentiate
IPA
GB/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/
US/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/
Sílabas e acento
dif - fer - en - ti - ate (5 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fer)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: differentiate
- 3rd Person Singular: differentiates
- Present Participle: differentiating
- Past: differentiated
Família de palavras
Forms
differentiates
verb
differentiating
verb
differentiated
verb
Core family
Related words
differ
verb B1
differential
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
indifferent
adjective B1
indifference
noun B2
Advanced or less common
differentiator
noun
differentiable
adjective
undifferentiated
adjective
Expressões
differentiate A from B
1/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt ə fɹˈʌm bˈi/
fixed phrase
show what makes one thing different
To explain the special thing that makes one thing not the same as another thing.
Exemplos
- Unique design details differentiate this model from the older version.
- Experience often differentiates successful candidates from the rest.
differentiate between
1/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt bɪtwˈin/
fixed phrase
see or show differences between things
To see or explain how two or more things are not the same.
Exemplos
- It is important to differentiate between facts and opinions when reading the news.
- Some people find it hard to differentiate between work and personal time when they work from home.
differentiate into
1/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
technical
cells develop into specialized types
When a simple cell changes and becomes a special type of cell with a clear job.
Exemplos
- In early development, stem cells can differentiate into many different kinds of body cells.
- The study looks at how these cells differentiate into nerve tissue.
differentiate yourself from
1/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt jʊɹsˈɛlf fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
make yourself stand out
To show special skills or qualities that make you not the same as other people.
Exemplos
- In a job interview, you should try to differentiate yourself from other applicants.
- Young artists use social media to differentiate themselves from more traditional painters.