differentiate

1. Mark as different (synset 200652006)
   "We distinguish several kinds of maple"
   entail: compare - examine and note the similarities or differences of
   is a type of: identify, place - recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
   subtypes:

   • know - be able to distinguish, recognize as being different
   • discriminate, know apart - recognize or perceive the difference
   • label - distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions
   • label - distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom
   • sex - tell the sex (of young chickens)
   • individualise, individualize - make or mark or treat as individual
   • contrast - put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
   • have the distinction - be distinguished from others of a similar type by virtue of a notable characteristic
   • severalise, severalize - distinguish or separate
   • contradistinguish - distinguish by contrasting qualities
   • decouple, dissociate - regard as unconnected
   • demarcate - separate clearly, as if by boundaries
   • discriminate, separate, single out - treat differently on the basis of sex or race
   • stratify - divide society into social classes or castes
   same as: distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell, tell apart
2. Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait;
   Sometimes in a very positive sense (synset 200653662)
   "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
   is a type of: characterise, characterize, qualify - describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
   subtypes: characterise, characterize - be characteristic of
   same as: distinguish, mark
   verb group: mark - designate as if by a mark
3. Calculate a derivative;
   Take the derivative (synset 200644465)
   referred to in: math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
   is a type of: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation
4. Become different during development (synset 200119332)
   "cells differentiate"
   is a type of: develop - grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment
5. Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment (synset 200119074)
   is a type of: evolve - undergo development or evolution
   same as: specialise, specialize, speciate
6. Become distinct and acquire a different character (synset 200118882)
   is a type of: dissimilate - become dissimilar or less similar

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