1. the process of recognizing or showing differences between things; the act of making something different or distinct
2. in biology, the process by which cells or tissues become specialized in structure and function during development
Usage: biology
3. in mathematics, the process of finding the derivative of a function
Usage: mathematics

Examples

• The differentiation between the two products is mainly in their price and design.
• During embryonic development, cell differentiation allows specialized tissues to form.
• In calculus, differentiation is used to find the rate of change of a function.
• The company's differentiation strategy focuses on superior customer service.
• Teachers use differentiation in the classroom to meet the needs of different learners.
• The differentiation of stem cells into neurons is a key area of medical research.