Differentiate vs. Distinguish
Differentiateverb
(transitive) To show, or be the distinction between two things.
Differentiateverb
(intransitive) To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.
Differentiateverb
To modify, or be modified.
Differentiateverb
To calculate the derivative of a function.
Differentiateverb
To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.
Differentiateverb
To produce distinct organs or to achieve specific functions by a process of development called differentiation.
Differentiatenoun
(geology) Something that has been differentiated or stratified.
Differentiateverb
To distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to develop differential characteristics in; to specialize; to desynonymize.
Differentiateverb
To express the specific difference of; to describe the properties of (a thing) whereby it is differenced from another of the same class; to discriminate.
Differentiateverb
To obtain the differential, or differential coefficient, of; as, to differentiate an algebraic expression, or an equation.
Differentiateverb
To acquire a distinct and separate character.
Differentiateverb
mark as different;
Differentiateverb
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;
Differentiateverb
calculate a derivative; take the derivative
Differentiateverb
become different during development;
Differentiateverb
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
Differentiateverb
recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different
Differentiateverb
identify differences between (two or more things or people)
Differentiateverb
make (someone or something) appear different or distinct
Differentiateverb
make or become different in the process of growth or development
Differentiateverb
transform (a function) into its derivative.
Distinguishverb
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
Distinguishverb
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
Distinguishverb
To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.
Distinguishverb
To make to differ.
Distinguishverb
Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.
Distinguishverb
To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low.
Distinguishverb
To recognize or discern by marks, signs, or characteristic quality or qualities; to know and discriminate (anything) from other things with which it might be confounded; as, to distinguish the sound of a drum.
Distinguishverb
To constitute a difference; to make to differ.
Distinguishverb
To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon; - with by or for.
Distinguishverb
To make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination; - with between; as, a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle.
Distinguishverb
To become distinguished or distinctive; to make one's self or itself discernible.
Distinguishverb
mark as different;
Distinguishverb
detect with the senses;
Distinguishverb
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;
Distinguishverb
make conspicuous or noteworthy
Distinguishverb
identify as in botany or biology, for example
Distinguishverb
recognize or treat (someone or something) as different
Distinguishverb
recognize or point out a difference
Distinguishverb
be an identifying characteristic or mark of
Distinguishverb
manage to discern (something barely perceptible)
Distinguishverb
make oneself worthy of respect by one's behaviour or achievements
